Clydebank 0
Clyde 4
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Match Report

A spirited first half display from Clydebank ultimately proved futile as Clyde ripped through their defence in the second half, securing a convincing 4-0 victory.

The opening 45 minutes were a scrappy affair, with both sides guilty of sloppy play. Clydebank sorely missed the attacking prowess of Ian Hawkshaw, with McMillan, deployed as a makeshift centre forward, struggling to fill the void.

The visitors threatened early on, with Harry Hood forcing a spectacular save from Dick Madden with a powerful long-range effort. Clydebank responded with chances of their own, Alan Munro twice going close with a header and a shot that skimmed the bar.

The first half's defining moment arrived just before the whistle. Presented with a golden opportunity after injuring Madden, Clyde's new signing Jimmy Quinn fluffed his lines, with Brockett making a last-ditch clearance to deny him a seemingly certain goal.

The second half was a different story. Clyde emerged with renewed purpose, and a dishevelled Clydebank defence offered little resistance. Hood atoned for his earlier miss, coolly slotting home three minutes after the restart.

Clyde doubled their lead soon after when a loose ball in the box fell kindly for Quinn, who pounced on the opportunity to make it 2-0. Injuries disrupted Clydebank's flow further as McMillan was forced off, replaced by McGunnigle.

Harry Hood wasn't done yet. His relentless attacking paid off in the 62nd minute as he bypassed the Clydebank defence once again and drilled the ball past Madden for his brace and Clyde's third.

Clydebank desperately searched for a lifeline, but their efforts were in vain. The gulf in experience and cohesion between the two sides was evident. Clyde's superior passing and positioning ultimately proved too much for the young Bankies.

The final goal arrived in the 75th minute when Stewart found space on the right wing and delivered a pinpoint cross that eluded Madden's grasp. While Clydebank's performance wasn't their finest, credit must be given to Clyde for their ruthless efficiency in the second half. The result serves as a stark reminder of the work that lies ahead for Clydebank if they are to compete against stronger opposition.

Match report written by and adapted by Stuart McBay