Rutherglen Glencairn booked their place in the last 16 of the AlonA Hotel West of Scotland Amateur Cup with a 9–2 win over Dynamo EK AFC at Greenfield. A strong second-half showing turned a solid first-half lead into a convincing scoreline.

Rutherglen Glencairn secured their place in the final 16 of the AlonA Hotel West of Scotland Amateur Cup yesterday with a convincing 9-2 victory over Dynamo EK AFC at Greenfield. Despite the emphatic scoreline, the performance was a tale of two halves, showing a squad that still has plenty of gears to shift into as the competition intensifies.

Clinical Efficiency at Greenfield

The first half saw Rutherglen establish control early, heading into the break with a 3-0 lead. While the scoreboard looked healthy, there was a sense among the camp that the performance hadn’t quite hit its peak. The halftime message was clear: sharpen the final ball and eliminate the unforced errors that had crept into the play.

The response from the players was immediate. In a blistering second-half display, the side added six more goals to their tally. The quality of football improved significantly as the ball moved with more purpose, leaving Dynamo EK struggling to stem the tide.

Who found the back of the net

It was the Henry show today—he dominated the pitch with a four-goal masterclass. McFarlane wasn’t far behind with a brace, and with Stalker, Boland, and Thompson all getting on the scoresheet, it was a total team effort in front of the net.

Squad Depth and Concentration

One of the major positives for the coaching staff was the ability to utilize the full squad, with all 16 players getting valuable minutes on the pitch. This depth will be vital as the tournament progresses.

The only minor blemish came in the final ten minutes. With the scoreline sitting at 9-0, a combination of fatigue and a slight lapse in concentration allowed Dynamo EK to grab two late consolation goals. However, in the context of such a dominant 90 minutes, it did little to dampen the spirits of the Rutherglen faithful.

Looking Ahead

With the “job done” and a spot in the last 16 safely booked, Rutherglen Glencairn moves forward with a quiet confidence. While they admit they weren’t at their fluid best for the entirety of the match, the ability to score nine goals while still having “another gear or two” in reserve is a frightening prospect for their future opponents.

As the draw for the next round approaches, the message from the Rutherglen camp is clear: they are ready to match up against anyone.