Clydebank 2
Stenhousemuir 3
League (Division 2)

Match Report

Bankies endured a disappointing end to the season at Kilbowie against Stenhousemuir, a team they were expected to overcome had they not faltered due to lacklustre play, a downfall common to many teams.

Leading by a solitary goal at half time, Bankies extended their lead two minutes into the second half. However, their relaxation proved costly as the Warriors capitalised, netting three goals in just eight minutes to secure the points.

It was far from Bankies' most impressive performance. They seemed to lack the fighting spirit demonstrated in encounters against teams like Morton, Motherwell, and Stirling Albion earlier in the season. The sparse attendance, with only 500 fans present, may have contributed to their lack of momentum.

The match began quietly, with neither side taking advantage of promising goal-scoring opportunities. Both teams exhibited ragged and uncertain play, with promising moves fizzling out.

Bankies broke the deadlock early, as Frank Russell fired through a crowd of players in the visitors' goal line in the 15th minute. This goal injected energy into the home side, but they failed to add to their tally before halftime.

In the 47th minute, Tony Moy's interception led to Bankies' second goal. The inside-left intercepted a pass intended for right-half Kinross before slotting the ball past the advancing keeper Samson.

However, Bankies' momentum was short-lived. The Warriors capitalised on a lapse in concentration, with centre-forward Elliot finding the net in the 57th minute.

Two goals in quick succession sealed Bankies' fate. Left-winger McAllister equalised in the 63rd minute, slipping the ball through Graham Small's legs to beat keeper MacLachlan. Shortly after, inside-left McGregor latched on to an Elliot pass, firing home from close range.

Thereafter, the Warriors comfortably saw out the game, leaving Bankies to rue missed opportunities.

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How the other side saw it
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Stenhousemuir is gaining notoriety for their inconsistent performances, akin to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Following their dismal showing against Raith Rovers midweek, few anticipated them returning from Kilbowie Park with even a share of the points. However, they exceeded expectations.

Despite conceding two goals to Clydebank initially, they staged an impressive surge, scoring three goals in just eight minutes to clinch victory.

The Warriors demonstrated resilience throughout the match but faced an uphill battle from the outset. Clydebank took the lead after fifteen minutes, courtesy of Russell. Despite the visitors' commendable efforts, they failed to find the net in the first half, leaving the hosts ahead at halftime.

Immediately after the break, Moy doubled Clydebank's lead, seemingly securing an insurmountable advantage.

However, within ten minutes, Elliot kick-started Stenhousemuir's comeback with a goal. McAllister equalised six minutes later, and with the home defence struggling, McGregor scored the winning goal just two minutes afterward.