{
  "id": 704840,
  "title": "Amateur team to make 700-mile round trip for cup tie in Shetland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/amateur-team-to-make-700-mile-round-trip-for-cup-tie-in-shetland",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T22:09:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/amateur-team-700-mile-round-220906649.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An amateur football team from Ayrshire, Stewarton Annick Ladies, are preparing to embark on a 700-mile round trip to play a Scottish Cup match in Shetland. The team will fly from Glasgow to Sumburgh at 11:15, with a 14:30 kick-off. The club is hoping the match does not go to extra time or penalties, as they may not make their return flight. At £15,000, the cost of the trip is significant, but the team cannot turn down the opportunity to play the match. The Shetland side, new to the Scottish Cup, have previously struggled to play other women's teams due to travel costs. The club's captain, Ashley Wragg, expressed a mix of excitement and logistical concerns about the journey. The club has received support from local businesses and donors, helping them organize transport, insurance, and food for the journey. Manager Kris Wales emphasized the importance of the experience, stating that even if they don't win, playing in the competition is valuable for the club's growth. The team must arrive in Shetland by 21:30 to return home, with some players traveling back to Glasgow the next day to collect their cars. Despite the challenges, both teams are committed to making the cup tie a success.",
  "summary": "Stewarton Annick Ladies FC have spent three weeks raising about £15,000 to cover travelling to Shetland.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}