David Cameron netted a last-gasp winner in the President’s Cup final to secure a domestic double for East Kilbride YM.

The Caledonian League 1B champions left it late at Broadwood to see off local rival Eaglesham in a tense contest on Friday night. With a dreaded penalty shootout looming, Cameron popped up in the 88th minute to fire home and secure more silverware for Graeme Robertson’s side.

YM went into the clash missing striker Ross McDonagh and full back Ryan Kelly due to injury. But they started the match in fine form with Mikey Carroll, Connor McCann, David Cameron and Cammy McCulloch all denied by top saves from Eaglesham keeper Gordon Taylor, later named man of the match for his heroics.

Eaglesham’s response to YM’s early flurry was a shot from winger Gavin Doherty that flew wide of the target. Nearing the half hour mark YM had a big shout for a penalty when an Eaglesham defender appeared to handle the ball amidst a goalmouth scramble, but experienced referee Rogers was not interested. Before the break Taylor again foiled McCann and David Cameron, before an instinctive point blank save from YM keeper Fraser Campbell denied their rivals a half time lead.

On the restart David Cameron headed narrowly wide from a corner, while Eaglesham’s Ross Carlin and James O’Hara combined well to set up Lee Harvey, but his header flashed wide. James Cameron was denied once again by Taylor and Eaglesham had a big let off when McCulloch’s 20-yard free kick came crashing back off the crossbar.

With thoughts starting to turn towards a penalty shootout, YM broke the deadlock.

James Cameron made a penetrating run into the box from the right wing and spotted namesake David running in from left.

His precise pass wrong footed the defenders and David was coolness personified as he slotted the ball past the keeper, sparking celebration from all YM players and officials.

Delighted YM boss Graeme Robertson said: “We started really well and all that was missing was a goal as their keeper, who was awarded the man of the match, pulled off a string of great saves.

“At half time there was no need to go through the players as I was confident that, if we played the same way in the second half, the goal would come.

“As it happened, the boys did play to the same level of performance in the second half, although the goal came a bit later than we would have liked.

“This squad are due all the plaudits that have come their way, as they have worked hard all season.

“They are excellent trainers with a real winning attitude.”

EKYM: Campbell, Kincaid, Sloan, Calder, Fletcher, J Cameron, D Cameron, Fry, McCulloch, McCann, Carroll. Subs: Cairns, Penman, Davidson, Cairns, McMillan.

Eaglesham: Taylor, Paul, Lappin, McCorquodale, Leach, McBride, Carlin, McGhee, Harvey, O’Hara, Doherty. Subs: Cheshire,O’Neil, Tonner, Morrison, Atley.

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