10/05/2026
Today saw a massive top of the table clash between league leaders Badenoch and undefeated Dunadd in 2nd place. That was how the National League finished last season, and one that the Argyllshire team would like to remedy this year.
The game started off with good pressure from Dunadd - unlucky not to score with their first piece of link up play. The team opened strongly but then Badenoch launched a long ball and caught the Dunadd players out on the break, 0-1.
Badenoch then had a spell of good play. Dunadd's defence had to be on top of their game to hold them off. However, halfway through the first half they went on to double their lead despite it being a fairly even contest.
It truly was a great game for the neutrals, with both teams going all out, eager to keep their unbeaten runs.
In the second half, Dunadd knew they needed the next goal, to keep the tie alive, and that's exactly what Eilidh Cameron (jnr) did, tapping in a rebound from close range with some excellent follow-up play.
However, Badenoch responded well, scoring from distance, from wide on the left.
Dunadd heads did not go down, everyone kept fighting, still knowing there was still all to play for. It really was a great team performance from Dunadd, every player giving their all. After continued pressure, the Badenoch goalie saved well but then was judged to have kicked it, penalty Dunadd.
Up stepped Eilidh Cameron (snr) who buried it expertly, calmness personified.
As the match closed in, it was all Dunadd pressure. Unfortunately, that final goal to tie the match, just would not come; with three shots going narrowly off target in the closing stages.
Final score 2-3.
The result did not go Dunadd's way today, but there's no shame in losing to a quality side such as Badenoch. Many thanks to them for the fiercely competitive match.
Dunadd would also like to thank the home support who turn up week in week out, and referee Rab MacAskill for his huge efforts to help us out today.
Next Sunday, Dunadd are again at home, this time facing local rivals Inveraray, in the first round of the Challenge Cup. This is sure to be another great spectacle, so please come along and support us as we look to claim some silverware this season.