Dumbarton 2
Clydebank 0
Scottish Cup (2nd Preliminary Round)

Match Report

Clydebank kicked off this Scottish Cup match with a flurry of attacks. Rankin, Moy, and McCallum all unleashed powerful shots, but goalkeeper Crawford stood firm, making some impressive saves. One particular moment stood out when he deflected Moy's eight-yard attempt and then swiftly grabbed the spinning ball before it could cross the line.

After weathering Clydebank's early storm, Dumbarton gradually found their rhythm and began to assert themselves in the game, vying with Bankies for the crucial opening goal.

It was Sons who broke the deadlock, capitalising on a defensive lapse from McMahon as centre forward McCormack deftly nudged the ball past the goalkeeper. The towering Dumbarton striker, acquired from Yoker Athletic, made no mistake in converting the chance.

This setback seemed to dampen Clydebank's spirits, and they soon conceded another goal. A lofted cross from Rodger found its way just under the crossbar, with McMahon rising highest to head it home.

The playing conditions were treacherous, with the ground appearing deceptively decent but proving to be extremely slippery. It felt like the players would have been better off wearing ice skates.

Clydebank emerged for the second half with renewed determination, launching a sustained offensive. However, Dumbarton's defence held firm, with Harra's overly aggressive challenge earning him a booking during this period.

Despite their efforts, Clydebank's forwards found themselves consistently thwarted by Sons' resolute defence. Only on the left wing did Bankies show signs of promise, with Moy and McCallum coming agonisingly close to finding the net on numerous occasions.

The match provided plenty of entertainment, with the sizable crowd of nearly 5,000 showing appreciation for both teams' efforts.

Eddie Jenkins, wearing the number 8 shirt for Bankies, showcased some exquisite skills, often initiating promising attacking moves. However, his endeavours were consistently nullified by Dumbarton's solid defensive display. Jenkins' tireless work rate saw him covering ground across the pitch, often coming to the aid of the Bankies' defence.

Despite the disappointment of exiting the cup, Clydebank must now turn their attention to the league and focus on climbing out of the bottom position.