Recap

Match report

‘Colts claim their second Lowland League Cup title thanks to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Gala Fairydean Rovers at Newtown Park.

We would struggle early in the match under windy conditions, having to defend some early pressure whilst creating good chances on the counter.

Despite this, it would be Gala Fairydean to strike first in the final through Liam Fagan in the 34th minute, seeing ‘Colts go into the break a goal behind.

‘Colts would come out from the break with no choice but to improve in order to get back into the final. Thankfully, though, this would come quickly.

In the 51st minute, Josh Farquhar would get the ball into the back of the net from a scrappy corner and put us on level terms in the final.

The ‘Colts support had barely stopped celebrating as just under 120 seconds later, Danny Hatfield would pop up with yet another important goal to put us in front in the 53rd minute!

However, just as it looked like ‘Colts might see out the final with a 2-1 victory, Jamie Semple found the equaliser for Gala Fairydean in the 81st.

But it wasn’t over. 90+3’. Outside the box. Aiden McLaughlin. Deflection? Maybe. Wind-assisted? Who cares. ‘Colts were in front with only a few minutes left.

Gala Fairydean had one more chance from a corner which rattled off the crossbar, but it was cleared successfully, and the referee blew his whistle, crowning ‘Colts champions.

An incredible afternoon and so well deserved for everyone involved.

What a team.

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