Clydebank 2
Berwick Rangers 4
League Cup (Group 6)

Match Report

Berwick came out firing on all cylinders, peppering the Clydebank goal with attacks in the opening stages. However, their finishing touch deserted them. Bowron spurned a golden opportunity, failing to convert a first-time chance. Even with Madden, the Clydebank keeper, palming the shot away, Hamilton couldn't control the rebound, allowing Columbine to clear the danger.

The second half saw the deadlock finally broken. Just four minutes after the restart, Bowron rose highest to nod home a left-wing cross from close range, putting Berwick in the driving seat.

Clydebank, however, refused to roll over. Their fightback began in the 66th minute when captain Ernie Columbine capitalised on a pass from McGunnigle to level the score. The joy was short-lived, though. Just two minutes later, Kennedy stormed down the right flank and unleashed a thunderous 25-yard strike that restored Berwick's lead.

This lead was extended when Jim Hamilton took centre stage, scoring a quickfire brace within two minutes to send the Berwick faithful into raptures. Clydebank, though defeated, didn't go down without a fight. Columbine managed to pull one back for them near the final whistle, but it proved to be a mere consolation goal as Berwick secured a thrilling 4-2 victory.

Match report written by Adapted by Stuart McBay