Bon Accord became nine-times winners of the Press and Journal Trophy following the finals of this year’s Thistle Sports Sevens played in the Duthie Park on Thursday evening.

In the best weather of the tournament, the Bons were once again led to victory by Fazal Awan, who top scored with 60, and Nawaz Mirza who followed up his undefeated knock of 39 by taking two Mannofield wickets in the first over of their response, to again deservedly win the Man of the Match award.

In the earlier semi-final Mannofield dismissed Banchory within five overs, Suvra and Innes each chipping in with two wickets; and only Phil Potter making any impact with the bat