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Gala Fairyden Colts winner in extra time crowned them champions of the Division 3 League Cup in a thrilling game against Gorebridge United at New Dundas Park on Sunday. Goals from Josh Lamb and Declan Bell meant the Colts led by two at the break. However, strikes from Liam Spencer and Lewis Brannan levelled the scoring. Colts went ahead again with Cammy Finlayson’s strike before Gorebridge put things level once again with Jay McCallion’s goal. Finlayson netted again in extra time putting his side ahead for the third and final time, winning the game and the cup itself.
Gorebridge United put the pressure on first in this cup tie with their first chance of the game coming two minutes in. A corner taken on the left side of goal by Byron McKinley was met by the on target headed effort of Bari Collins. The shot was saved by the keeper; however, the referee blew for offside regardless.
Gala Fairden Colts grew into the game, unfazed by the opposition’s pressure they had a chance to go ahead in the 13th minute. Josh Lamb’s shot from outside the area was arriving at the bottom right hand corner of goal if not for the services of goalkeeper, Reiss Trench to stop the effort.
Moments later, Gorebridge had the opportunity to net from a clinical position. Lewis Brannan’s pass to Arron Cockburn which was subsequently flicked onto Byron McKinley in the 17th minute put the player on goal with only the keeper to beat, however, the towering presence of Max Logan meant the shot was saved.
Another chance came soon after for the blue and yellow side in the 28th minute. The solo effort from Gorebridge’s Lewis Brannan meant the player tucked his way past defenders to arrive in the right-hand side of the penalty area. His shot on goal that followed struck the near post and proceeded to go out of play.
Colts then secured the first of the match with a remarkable effort in the 34th minute. Lee MacRae’s run past defenders on the right side meant the ball was laid off to Josh Lamb outside area. Lamb’s dipping shot struck the left post and into the net putting his side ahead.
On the stroke of half time, Colts managed to double the lead. Following Jordan Hogarth’s headed effort coming off the woodwork in the 40+1st minute, the ball dropped to Declan Bell whose initial rebound shot was blocked. The player struck the ball on the rebound once more, driving it low into the net.
