Kelty Hearts F.C. 3:2 Brora Rangers FC — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Ryan Shanley scored twice as Kelty Hearts edged Brora Rangers 3-2 in a frenetic League Cup tie, a result that sets up a daunting trip to Aberdeen in the next round. The match was a scrappy affair, with the lead changing hands twice before a late winner.

Shanley opened the scoring from a Dylan Corr cross in the 10th minute, only for James Wallace to level for Brora before the half-hour mark. Shanley restored Kelty's lead from a Ross Cunningham assist on 37 minutes, but Connor Bunce equalised again for the visitors in the 65th minute. The decisive moment came in the 90th minute when Finn Moffett bundled home a Brydon delivery to snatch victory.

The statistics show an even contest, with both sides sharing 50% possession and Brora edging the corner count 4-3, suggesting no side truly controlled the run of play. Ryan Shanley was the standout player, earning an 8.79 rating for his two goals as a forward, proving the difference in a tight match. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Brora Rangers, but the result did not confirm that prediction, as Kelty Hearts found a way to win. Next up is a League Cup meeting with Aberdeen on July 25th.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Kelty Hearts F.C. vs Brora Rangers FC?

Kelty Hearts F.C. 3-2 Brora Rangers FC (League Cup).

Who scored?

Ryan Shanley (10', assist Dylan Corr) for Kelty Hearts F.C.; James Wallace (29', assist Gardiner) for Brora Rangers FC; Ryan Shanley (37', assist Ross Cunningham) for Kelty Hearts F.C.; Connor Bunce (65', assist Jake Rodgers) for Brora Rangers FC; Finn Moffett (90', assist Brydon) for Kelty Hearts F.C..

Were there any cards in Kelty Hearts F.C. vs Brora Rangers FC?

Yellow cards: Ryan Shanley (Kelty Hearts F.C.); Jake Rodgers (Brora Rangers FC); Alex Ferguson (Kelty Hearts F.C.); Gary Pullen (Brora Rangers FC).

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