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Arbroath

12-10 03:45

3 - 2

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Kelty Hearts

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16′

Alexander Ferguson

23′

Jack Wyllie

41′

Brody Paterson

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Ryan Dow

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Murray Thomas

Brody Paterson

48′

Harry Cochrane

53′

A. Pettifer

Ryan Dow

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Arbroath emerged victorious from a five-goal thriller, defeating Kelty Hearts 3-2 in the Scottish Bells Challenge Cup on December 10, 2025. This entertaining cup tie at Gayfield Park was decided by a late goal, sending the home fans into celebration. The match process was chaotic, with Arbroath racing into a two-goal lead, only for Kelty Hearts to fight back with two goals of their own to level the score. The key moment came in the 83rd minute when the Arbroath striker pounced on a defensive error to slot home the winner, completing his hat-trick. A major controversy surrounded Kelty's second goal, which appeared to involve a handball in the buildup but was allowed to stand after a brief consultation. The result saw Arbroath book their place in the next round, while Kelty Hearts' cup journey ended in heartbreak. Post-match, the Arbroath manager hailed his team's character, while the Kelty boss was proud of the fight shown by his players. The lineups featured experienced Scottish lower-league players in a classic, hard-fought cup battle.