Alloa Athletic 3
Clydebank 3
League (Division 2)

Match Report

A nail-biting encounter unfolded at Recreation Park as Clydebank staged a dramatic comeback to snatch a 3-3 draw from the jaws of defeat against Alloa.

Alloa stormed out of the blocks, grabbing a commanding 3-1 lead within the opening quarter-hour. Despite a missed opportunity in the first minute, McGhee atoned for it soon after with a close-range finish. However, Alloa responded emphatically with three quickfire goals from Muir, a penalty converted by Ure, and Thomson.

Clydebank, to their credit, refused to throw in the towel. The ever-impressive Hawkshaw, a beacon of creativity throughout the match, had a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Alloa from extending their lead further.

The second half saw a shift in momentum. Hawkshaw set up Munro for a goal on the restart, reigniting hope for the visitors. Clydebank kept pushing forward, and their persistence paid off with five minutes remaining when Caskie slotted home the equaliser.

A late Clydebank goal was disallowed in a heart-stopping finale, and the ref immediately blew for full-time, securing a well-earned point for the determined visitors. While the game lacked finesse at times, Clydebank's unwavering spirit and Hawkshaw's individual brilliance ensured they left Alloa with a share of the spoils.

Match report written by and adapted by Stuart McBay