Recap

Match report

A trip out to Cliftonhill for the Colts in the Lowland League West resulted in a 2-1 defeat to Albion Rovers.

It was a bright and fast start, with Thomas Horn securing an early lead just one minute into the game.

Despite the early start, much of the half progressed with neither team offering up a second match goal. It wasn’t until the 37th minute that Rovers had a chance, but David Wilson disrupted it, and the keeper was shown a red card for a last-man foul.

In the wake of the sending-off, Colts reacted immediately, with Abraham Osemake making way for Steven Garcez-Kearney as the team adjusted to playing with ten men.

Albion Rovers levelled the game shortly afterwards in the 41st minute via Owen Ronald to make it 1-1 heading into the break.

The second half began with another substitution, with Liam Brown coming on for Scott Walker.

In the 51st minute it appeared, momentarily, that the game may have found a leader as Rovers saw the ball land in the back of the net, before the flag went up and the goal was ruled offside.

Colts made more changes at the turn of the hour as Jake Williams was introduced in the 62nd minute, replacing Jamie Semple.

The hosts found the back of the net again in the 71st minute with Owen Ronald scoring his second of the afternoon to put Rovers 2-1 ahead.

In a bid to rescue some points from the match, Colts made a double change in the 76th minute as two trialists came on for Thomas Horn and Harrison Howe.

Ultimately though, Colts were unable to find an equaliser as Albion Rovers held on for the victory.

This afternoon’s Man of the Match was awarded to Oliver Hynd for his solid defensive efforts despite the ten-man squad.

Full Time: Albion Rovers 2–1 Cumbernauld Colts