Cowdenbeath 3
Clydebank 3
League (Division 2)

Match Report

A dream start for Clydebank turned into a nervy finish as they surrendered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Cowdenbeath.

The Bankies got off to a flying start in the third minute. A shot from centre-forward Alan Munro found the net after a fumble by the on-trial Cowdenbeath goalkeeper.

Munro doubled Clydebank's lead 20 minutes later with a clever lob over the advancing goalkeeper. The visitors were in dreamland, controlling the game and frustrating the Cowdenbeath attack.

Bostock, the lone bright spark in the Cowdenbeath attack, tested keeper Madden with a powerful drive that was brilliantly saved. Just before halftime, he rattled the upright with another fierce shot, leaving the Cowdenbeath faithful yearning for a lifeline.

The second half began in similar fashion, with Clydebank extending their lead in the 50th minute. A hesitant Cowdenbeath defence allowed inside-left Ian Hawkshaw to nip in and slot the ball home, seemingly putting the game beyond doubt.

However, the complexion of the match changed dramatically in the following 13 minutes. Bostock pulled a goal back for Cowdenbeath in the 58th minute, reigniting hope for the home side. Seven minutes later, Cowdenbeath centre-half Taylor piled on the pressure with a goal that made it 3-2.

The comeback was complete in the 71st minute when Bostock pounced on a pass from Jim Taylor to level the score at 3-3. The equaliser sent shivers down the spines of the Clydebank players, who had seemingly thrown away a comfortable lead.

Both sides pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but the final whistle blew on a pulsating match that ebbed and flowed throughout. A draw was a fair reflection of a game that showcased attacking flair and defensive frailties in equal measure..

Match report written by and adapted by Stuart McBay