Clydebank 2
Stenhousemuir 2
League (Division 2)

Match Report

Clydebank left points on the table after a thrilling 2-2 draw against a determined Stenhousemuir side. Despite creating a plethora of chances, the home side were wasteful in front of goal, converting only two of their numerous opportunities.

However, credit must be given to Clydebank's fighting spirit. Twice they came back from a goal down to level the score, thanks in large part to the creativity of Bobby Love. His pinpoint cross in the second half found a flying Jimmy Caskie, who headed home the equaliser with an unstoppable effort.

The first half was a tense affair, with both sides squandering clear-cut chances. After a shaky opening 30 minutes, the game exploded into life with a flurry of goals. A well-taken corner by Stenhousemuir's George Ramsay found Jim Richardson at the far post, who nodded past the hapless Dick Madden to open the scoring.

Clydebank responded with immediate intent. A solo run by the impressive Jimmy Caskie carved through the Stenhousemuir defence, but his shot was miraculously saved by goalkeeper Ritchie. Just three minutes later, Gerry O'Brien pounced on a rebound from a shot by Alan Munro to level the score.

Stenhousemuir regained the lead just before half-time when Richardson pounced on a rebound from a save by Madden. This time, the goal came from a shot by Barry McGuckin.

A questionable substitution by Clydebank management saw Jackie Woods, who was having a good game at left-half, replaced by Gray. This decision could have proven costly, but Clydebank continued to press forward.

Caskie, again at the heart of the action, nearly found the equaliser in the 58th minute, but his run was eventually halted by the Stenhousemuir defence. However, just minutes later, Love's pinpoint cross found Caskie once more, and this time, the young forward made no mistake, heading home the equaliser.

Clydebank's final chance of the game fell to Denis Ruddy, but his shot went woefully astray, summing up their frustrating night in front of goal. Ultimately, a thrilling encounter ended with both sides left to rue missed opportunities.

Match report written by and adapted by Stuart McBay