Airdrie came back from a goal down to beat TNS and lift the SPFL Trust Trophy at Falkirk, enhancing manager Rhys McCabe's growing reputation...
Airdrie prevented TNS from becoming the first non-Scottish side to win the SPFL Trust Trophy as they battled back from an early deficit to win the competition for the first time since 2009.
Something had to give here, and it was TNS’s long unbeaten streak that was snapped by a brilliant attacking display from Rhys McCabe’s side in the opening 45 minutes, and a dogged showing after the break that got them over the line. It was something of a surprise to see former Morton man Declan McManus on the bench for the Welsh outfit, but former Ayr United man Brad Young – who has 27 goals in 30 appearances for TNS since signing for them last summer – was at the sharp end of their attack.
The match roared from end to end right from the off, and after Airdrie had a couple of sniffs through Adam Frizzell and Gallagher, Young made amends at the other end for his earlier miss by crafting the opener for TNS. They weren’t going to get away with it a third time though, and when Frizzell picked out his run in behind once more, he produced a fine finish on the half-volley over TNS keeper Connor Roberts to drag Airdrie level.
Airdrie manager McCabe withdrew himself at the break, with Dean McMaster coming on, and his side were dealt a further blow on the hour when goalscorer McStravick injured his knee and had to be withdrawn, with Chris Donnell coming on.value of the first, and though the players kept up the frantic pace as best they could, goalmouth action was a lot harder to come by.
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