Ayr United Reserves reach League Cup final after comeback

The team travelled to Dundee to face Dryburgh Athletic in the second leg <i>(Image: Ayr United Women and Girls Club)</i>
The team travelled to Dundee to face Dryburgh Athletic in the second leg (Image: Ayr United Women and Girls Club)
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AYR United Reserves have secured a place in the League Cup final after a dramatic semi-final win.

The team travelled to Dundee to face Dryburgh Athletic in the second leg with a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, but the hosts fought back to level the aggregate score and force extra time.

Dryburgh then took a 3-2 aggregate lead before Ayr produced a late comeback.

Yvie equalised with a stunning 30-yard free kick, and Katie McLean scored the decisive goal to send Ayr through 4-3 on aggregate.

The team said: "For the second consecutive season, Ayr United Reserves have reached the League Cup final.

"An unbelievable effort from the girls, who showed tremendous character, determination and fight to come through a difficult away tie against a very strong Dryburgh side."

The reserves created several chances throughout the game, but it was Dryburgh who took theirs to turn the tie around.

Ayr’s resilience paid off in extra time, earning them a second consecutive appearance in the final.

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