Dumbarton Riverside 2012s And Ardgowan Thistle Blue Share Spoils In Thrilling Encounter

The clash between Dumbarton Riverside 2012s and Ardgowan Thistle Blue unfolded at Gourock Park on 30 November 2024, with a kick-off at 9:00 am. The match ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, showcasing the resilience and determination of both teams in this league encounter.

Dumbarton Riverside adopted a 4-4-2 formation, which provided a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flexibility. Louis Brown started in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Nathan Paton on the right, Jamie Broad and Tyler McArdle in central defence, and Jack Stenson on the left. The midfield was composed of Finlay Stewart on the right, Alexander Park and Donald Gallacher centrally, and Lewis Carmichael on the left. Up front, Hunter Burns and Daniel Smith formed the striking partnership, tasked with converting chances into goals. The substitutes for the match included Josh Ellingham, Harry Robertson, and Scott McCaughey.

The match began with both teams probing for weaknesses, but it was Ardgowan Thistle who struck first, taking the lead in the 20th minute. This goal ignited a fierce response from Dumbarton Riverside, who began to assert their presence on the pitch. Hunter Burns equalised in the 34th minute, showcasing his striking prowess and bringing the score to 1-1 just before the half-time break.

As the teams returned for the second half, Dumbarton Riverside made a crucial change, bringing on Scott McCaughey for goalkeeper Louis Brown shortly after the restart. However, the second half saw Ardgowan Thistle regain control, scoring two quick goals within the first five minutes, pushing the score to 3-1 in their favour.

Despite the setback, Dumbarton Riverside demonstrated remarkable character. Donald Gallacher pulled one back in the 60th minute, assisted by Finlay Stewart, narrowing the deficit to 3-2. The momentum shifted further when Lewis Carmichael found the net in the 73rd minute, with Gallacher providing the assist, bringing the match level at 3-3.

The final moments of the match were tense, with both teams searching for a winner. However, neither side could find the decisive goal, and the match concluded in a thrilling draw. Lewis Carmichael's performance stood out, earning him the accolade of Player of the Match for his crucial contributions.