Match Report
Clydebank and Third Lanark shared six goals in what was arguably the most entertaining challenge match staged at Kilbowie Park so far that season.
Played in difficult conditions, the contest was fiercely contested throughout and featured a serious injury, a booking, and a dramatic late equaliser from Tony Moy that earned the Bankies a deserved draw against their Second Division opponents.
Third Lanark began brightly and looked the more dangerous side in the opening stages. Their pressure paid off after ten minutes when George Fyfe, the visitors' leading scorer, finished confidently from close range after being picked out by a pass from the right wing.
The game was then interrupted by a serious injury to Third Lanark left-half John Kinnaird. After slipping awkwardly, he suffered a broken collar bone and was carried from the field on a stretcher before being taken to the Western Infirmary by ambulance.
Despite being reduced to ten men, the visitors continued to pose a threat and doubled their lead after 29 minutes. A direct free-kick from Kilgannon created the opening for Henderson, who made no mistake with the finish.
Clydebank's attacking play had been disappointing up to that point, but they pulled a goal back six minutes later. Tommy McGhee collected possession and drove a powerful 15-yard shot beyond Williams to reduce the deficit.
Shortly before the interval Third Lanark introduced Danny May as a replacement for the injured Kinnaird, while Clydebank right-back Graham Small became the only player booked during a hard-fought encounter.
The Bankies made an immediate impact after the restart. Just three minutes into the second half, Tom Connelly's good approach play created an opening for Tony Moy, who fired an angled shot beyond Williams to bring Clydebank level.
The home side continued to press and came close to taking the lead, but Moy was unable to capitalise on another promising opportunity and lifted his effort over the crossbar.
With the match finely balanced, Third Lanark regained the advantage after 73 minutes. Kilgannon's effort deceived Ronnie Wilson, the ball dropping over the goalkeeper's head and into the net.
Clydebank refused to accept defeat and continued to push forward in search of another equaliser. Their persistence was rewarded eleven minutes from time when Moy struck again, converting from a free-kick to level the scores at 3-3.
There were opportunities for both sides during the closing stages, but neither could find a winner and an absorbing contest ended all square.
Moy's two goals ensured Clydebank avoided defeat, while the overall performance suggested the Bankies were continuing to hold their own against established Second Division opposition.
Match report written by Stuart McBay
