Queen’s Park Triumphs 2-1 Over Clyde
Queen’s Park claimed a 2-1 victory over Clyde in the KDM Evolution Trophy, eliminating Clyde in the round of 32. The match took place at The City Stadium, showcasing a competitive spirit from both sides.
Match Overview
Clyde’s manager, Darren Young, made six changes to the team following their recent win over Edinburgh City. Notable inclusions were goalkeeper Brian Kinnear and Barry Cuddihy, who made his first start since August.
Key Events
- Clyde started strong, creating early scoring opportunities.
- Robbie Leitch had a shot on goal from a corner that was saved.
- Taylor Sutherland missed narrowly with a long-range effort.
- Queen’s Park took the lead with a goal from Seb Drozd.
- Clyde equalized in the first-half stoppage time through Scott Williamson.
- Josh Fowler scored the winning goal for Queen’s Park shortly after halftime.
First Half Highlights
The first half saw both teams testing each other. Queen’s Park broke the deadlock with a powerful low shot from Seb Drozd, finding the bottom corner. However, Clyde responded just before the half-time whistle. A corner kick led to Scott Williamson capitalizing on a defensive error to score and level the match.
Second Half Action
Less than two minutes into the second half, Josh Fowler of Queen’s Park regained the lead. He skillfully maneuvered past Clyde’s Sam Campbell to score, putting the Spiders ahead 2-1.
Clyde’s Efforts and Conclusion
Clyde fought hard for an equalizer. Marley Redfern provided a pass that set up Williamson, but his heavy touch allowed Queen’s Park’s keeper, Milosz Sliwinski, to collect the ball. In the closing moments, Kinnear pushed forward for corners, coming close to scoring but was denied by Sliwinski.
The match highlighted Queen’s Park’s resilience and tactical prowess, securing their place in the next round of the KDM Evolution Trophy.
