Clydebank 2
Cowdenbeath 0
League (Division 2)

Match Report

Clydebank secured their first league win in a scrappy encounter against Cowdenbeath. Despite neither side displaying their best form, the home side emerged victorious thanks to a Tommy McGhee header and a well-taken goal from Eddie Moore.

Cowdenbeath were one of the top sides in the league last season, but this term they continue with their struggles to find an attacking rhythm.

Clydebank were hampered by injuries, with key players Dick Madden, Eddie Jenkins, Frank Russell, and Eddie Rutherford sidelined. New signing Eddie Rutherford, injured against Motherwell, faces several weeks on crutches.

John Boyd, the right full back, even missed the start of the match due to heavy traffic congestion caused by the Rangers and Celtic game. Despite these setbacks, Clydebank fielded a team capable of securing victory.

Cowdenbeath started brightly, with right-inside Taylor testing goalkeeper Sandy MacLachlan with a couple of good efforts. However, Clydebank gradually grew into the game, with Baxter coming close with a shot.

The breakthrough arrived in the 32nd minute when Tommy McGhee headed home a rebound from close range to put Clydebank in the lead.

The goal seemed to deflate Cowdenbeath, and Clydebank controlled most of the remaining first half. Their dominance culminated in a spectacular goal by Eddie Moore in the 47th minute. Playing out of position in midfield for most of the first half, Moore found himself amidst the attacking players when a cross came from the right. He audaciously flicked the ball over his head with his heel, leaving the astonished goalkeeper and defence helpless as it nestled into the net.

The second half became an end-to-end affair with plenty of attacking opportunities but a lack of finishing. Both sides missed chances to add to the scoreline.

Clydebank will look to build on this victory as they navigate a busy schedule this month. They have two league games to play, having missed their previous fixtures against Ayr United and East Fife due to the League Cup and a challenge match against Chelsea, respectively.

It was also confirmed that Eddie Rutherford will be out for several weeks due to a new injury, and the club has decided against signing Brazilian player Ayrton Inacio because of a high asking price from his club.

Match report written by Adapted by Stuart McBay