Forfar Ath 4
Clydebank 1
League (Division 2)

Match Report

Bankies crashed to another defeat on Saturday at Station Park. A four goal blitz in the second half staggered Bankies and though they tried their best they were unable to hold the home side.

Sandy McLachlan, the regular keeper was taken ill on the team bus and Ron Wilson had to deputise. Worse still, Tommy McGhee failed a late fitness test on his injured shoulder and to compound matters Davie Mitchell's car broke down on the way to the ground. There was one bit of good news as Joe Rankin returned after nearly three months out.

Forfar should have gone ahead early on when Mackie shot straight at the keeper when he only had him to beat. Keeper Wilson was being kept busy and had a brilliant save from Thomas.

After half an hour Collumbine was brought down by Potter in the box. Tony Moy scored from the spot. It was rather tough on Forfar to be behind but Clydebank had been improving throughout the first half.

Moy should have had number two when he missed a low ball two yards out from the Forfar line.

Forfar attacked on the resumption and several great saves by Wilson prevented an equaliser. Forfar were on top and only several last minute clearances saved the visitors.

The Forfar attack was like floodwater Pounding against a dam wall. Clydebank's defence looked as if it would hold but when the first crack appeared, it crumpled completely.

in 62 minutes Forfar finally made the breakthrough when Matthews shot low through a ruck of players. The same player scored five minutes later in a goalmouth scramble. Thoms and Kennedy added two further goals.

Clydebank were still in it until those two late goals and their makeshift defence deserve great credit for fighting until the bitter end.

Match report written by a staff reporter (Clydebank Press)