Cowdenbeath 1
Clydebank 0
Scottish Cup (1st Preliminary Round)

Match Report

Willie Bostock's well-taken second-half goal booked Cowdenbeath's passage into the next round of the Scottish Cup, and the Bankies misery was compounded by a late red card for defender Dennis Ruddy.

The first half was a tense affair with both sides creating chances. Clydebank, spurred on by the energetic Hawkshaw, came closest to breaking the deadlock just before the break. A powerful shot from McMillan looked destined for the net, but a magnificent one-handed save from Wylie in the Cowdenbeath goal kept the scores level.

The second half belonged to Cowdenbeath. They emerged from the tunnel with renewed purpose and took the lead through Bostock's well-placed header. This sparked a flurry of attacking play from the home side, with Bostock and Sugden causing all sorts of problems for the Clydebank defence.

Despite falling behind, the Bankies refused to surrender. They pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, with McGunnigle unleashing a fierce drive that forced another top save from Wylie. However, their quest for a replay was hampered by a late red card for Ruddy, who was dismissed for a reckless foul.

Cowdenbeath held on for a narrow victory, with Bostock's goal making all the difference, but Clydebank can be proud of their battling performance, especially in the first half.

Match report written by and adapted by Stuart McBay