Hurlford United vs Drumchapel
Player statistic
| 48' |  |
Robbie Brander | ||
| 68' | |
Idris Munir | ||
| 77' | |
Daniel Finnigan | ||
| Kristoper Kerr | |
80' |
The match at Blair Park got underway with both sides probing early opportunities. Drumchapel United started under-20 player Robbie Brander on the substitute bench for his senior team debut.
The visitors nearly opened the scoring early when, at the 14th minute, Idris Munir’s header from a Kieran Moore corner rattled the bar.
The first half ended in a goalless stalemate, leaving both teams to regroup during the break. The second half saw the breakthrough for Drumchapel United in the 48th minute when Robbie Brander finally got on the scoresheet, giving “the Drum” a 1–0 lead. Hurlford United attempted to respond with tactical changes, with Blair Anderson being replaced by Gareth Armstrong at 52 minutes, and further adjustments at 60 minutes as Ben Hughes was substituted by Calum Watt.
Drumchapel soon restored and then extended their advantage. In the 68th minute, Idris Munir headed home at the near post from a well-placed cross by Botti Biabi, doubling their lead to 2–0. Drama briefly continued in the 73rd minute when a penalty was awarded to Drumchapel. However, David Hopkirk’s penalty effort struck the crossbar, missing an opportunity to make it 3–0. Undeterred, Drumchapel pressed on, and in the 77th minute, Hopkirk set up Dan Finnigan, whose finish pushed the visitors’ lead to 3–0.
Hurlford managed to claw one back in the 80th minute, with Kris Kerr finding the net to close the gap to 3–1. Shortly after, under-20 Ross MacKinnon was introduced, replacing Jamie Mills at left-back as Hurlford tried to stabilise their defence.
At full time, Drumchapel United emerged with a 3–1 victory. Despite the spirited display on the pitch, the season’s broader context casts long shadows over both clubs’ futures. Drumchapel United now sit 6th in the Greenversity Premier Division with only two games remaining, effectively ending any hopes of winning promotion this season. In contrast, Hurlford United occupy 12th place, with just one game left and a maximum of three points still on offer. Their position means that if they lose their final match—and if Shots Bon Accord manage to win their last two fixtures—Hurlford would face relegation.
The visitors nearly opened the scoring early when, at the 14th minute, Idris Munir’s header from a Kieran Moore corner rattled the bar.
The first half ended in a goalless stalemate, leaving both teams to regroup during the break. The second half saw the breakthrough for Drumchapel United in the 48th minute when Robbie Brander finally got on the scoresheet, giving “the Drum” a 1–0 lead. Hurlford United attempted to respond with tactical changes, with Blair Anderson being replaced by Gareth Armstrong at 52 minutes, and further adjustments at 60 minutes as Ben Hughes was substituted by Calum Watt.
Drumchapel soon restored and then extended their advantage. In the 68th minute, Idris Munir headed home at the near post from a well-placed cross by Botti Biabi, doubling their lead to 2–0. Drama briefly continued in the 73rd minute when a penalty was awarded to Drumchapel. However, David Hopkirk’s penalty effort struck the crossbar, missing an opportunity to make it 3–0. Undeterred, Drumchapel pressed on, and in the 77th minute, Hopkirk set up Dan Finnigan, whose finish pushed the visitors’ lead to 3–0.
Hurlford managed to claw one back in the 80th minute, with Kris Kerr finding the net to close the gap to 3–1. Shortly after, under-20 Ross MacKinnon was introduced, replacing Jamie Mills at left-back as Hurlford tried to stabilise their defence.
At full time, Drumchapel United emerged with a 3–1 victory. Despite the spirited display on the pitch, the season’s broader context casts long shadows over both clubs’ futures. Drumchapel United now sit 6th in the Greenversity Premier Division with only two games remaining, effectively ending any hopes of winning promotion this season. In contrast, Hurlford United occupy 12th place, with just one game left and a maximum of three points still on offer. Their position means that if they lose their final match—and if Shots Bon Accord manage to win their last two fixtures—Hurlford would face relegation.
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