30/08/2026
League game ⚡️
What a game. What a comeback. What a performance of character from Gunners.
First Half
The first half was, in all honesty, one we will want to forget. Dundee Athletic came out strong and we simply didn’t get started. We struggled to find our rhythm, gave the opposition too much room and found ourselves 2-0 down at half-time.
Second Half
The gaffer made changes at the break, including a goalkeeper change, and a few words at the half clearly hit home. Whatever was said, the response in the second half was outstanding.
We came out a completely different side.
We played football. We defended with purpose, moved the ball well and looked dangerous in the final third. The belief was back, and suddenly we were asking questions of the Gunners.
2-1 — The Comeback Begins
Our first goal was from William McCabe a bullet header from a beautifully delivered corner. A powerful finish that gave us exactly what we needed — belief.
2-2 — Never Give Up
We then won a penalty and had the perfect opportunity to level the game. Karter Inglis steps up unfortunately, the penalty was surprisingly saved, but Aiden Kinnie reacted brilliantly to the rebound and followed it up to get the ball into the net.
Game on
3-3 — WHAT A GOAL!
The third was a moment of individual brilliance. David McFarlane picked the ball up out wide and drove down the line, taking on three or four Dundee Athletic players before cutting the ball back towards the edge of the box to Jay Wallace.
The finish was perfect.
A composed strike that was slotted straight into the top corner to bring us level at 3–3.
From 2–0 down at half-time to completely turning the game around — incredible character.
The Gunners pushed hard for a winner, but we continued to battle. Then, around the 75th minute, we were reduced to 10 men following a red card.
And the adversity didn’t stop there.
Around the 80th minute, our striker picked up an injury. With all five substitutes already used, we had no option but to continue with basically nine men.
To make matters even more difficult, we had already been forced into another goalkeeper change around the 60th minute. With no goalkeeper available to step in, our winger bravely stepped up and took his place between the sticks — and he absolutely did his part for the team.
The final stages were pure determination.
Bodies on the line. Players battling through tired legs. Everyone working for each other.
The final whistle eventually went and we had secured a 3-3 draw.
On paper, it’s a draw.
I’m our heads, it’s a win.🫡
To come from 2–0 down after a poor first half, completely change the game, score three goals, lose a man, lose our striker to injury and effectively finish with nine men — that shows the fight, character and togetherness within this team.
Credit to every single player who stepped onto that pitch today.
Goals:
William McCabe x1⚽️
Aiden Kinnie x1⚽️
Jay Wallace x1⚽️
MOTM🥇
Chosen by the opposition- Brandon Boath🧱
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