Brandon Black’s double in the second-half helped Carnoustie Panmure lift the Chuck McGowan Cup at the expense of Brechin City. The victors showed good character to overcome a half-time deficit in what was an entertaining final played in difficult windy conditions at North End Park.

As you would expect from any Cup Final the opening exchanges were tight with both sides enjoying possession without creating any real opportunities. The first clear cut chance went the way of Brechin City and saw a throw from Kerr Stuart break to Keir Milne who saw his effort flash over.

Having been provider Stuart almost broke the deadlock himself through a long range free-kick which fished just above the crossbar.

Carnoustie began to gain a foothold in the contest and Michael Nobes called Brechin keeper, Robbie Buchan into action for the first time of the afternoon with a well-placed shot from distance.

At this stage it seemed a goal was inevitable and it went to Brechin in the 29th minute, a deep ball was played into the box by Calum Akers which allowed Fergie Reid to knock the ball into the net, past keeper Daniel Edelston. Carnoustie almost conceded another immediately as Tom Marwood put Edelston under pressure following a long ball from midfield with the keeper recovering well.

On the stroke of half-time, Carnoustie almost found the equaliser, a well-placed Black free-kick found the head of Brogan Rourke who directed an effort against the bar.

Having almost drawn level, Carnoustie continued to press after the interval as Shaun Roeleveld and Nobes brought out good stops by Buchan.

The pressure paid off, with an equaliser coming in the 52nd minute through Black’s volley into the net after finding space to attack Rourke’s corner.

Rourke’s deliveries were a good attacking outlet for Carnoustie and his side almost moved ahead with a header from Roeleveld which was palmed away by Buchan.

In the 60th minute Carnoustie completed the turn around and moved ahead after Nobes slotted the ball into the net after good work by Cameron O' Donnell and Roeleveld.

Brechin responded well to falling behind and Reid was unlucky to see an effort finish just wide of the far post after being played into space by Dawson Sawyer.

With 13 minutes to play Carnoustie put one hand on the trophy and it came through a spectacular strike from Matthew Strachan.

As had been the case throughout the final Roeleveld and Nobes continued to create chances with their movement giving Black space to divert the ball past the keeper for his second in 74 minutes.

Apologies for using a cliché but, this really was a ‘game of two halfs'. Brechin can take heart from their display and should be proud of their performance particularly in the first period.

For the victors Carnoustie, an inventive attacking display ensured they will need to make room for the Chuck McGowan Cup.