Wee Rangers fail to extend winning run

Posted Sunday, August 11, 2019 by PA

Cove saw their 100 per cent start to the Ladbrokes League Two season end as they drew an entertaining match at Albion 4-4. f

Paul Hartley’s fourth-tier newcomers trailed 1-0 to a goal from Declan Byrne but bounced back emphatically to lead 3-1 at Cliftonhill thanks to goals from Harry Milne (17). Jamie Masson (38) and Declan Glass (41) .

The Highland League champions looked set to record a third successive win to start the campaign – but Euan East reduced the deficit in the 57th minute, Lewis Wilson headed in a 71st-minute equaliser, then Smart Osadolor (83) capped an impressive Albion comeback.

The drama was not finished though, with Mitch Megginson’s 86th-minute goal earning Cove a point.

Annan and Elgin drew 1-1. Shane Sutherland gave the visitors the lead 14 minutes from time but Matt Douglas equalised for Annan five minutes later.

Scott Shepherd’s stoppage-time goal gave Edinburgh a 2-1 win over Brechin. The hosts led through Alex Harris (22) but Paul McManus levelled 12 minutes into the second half.

Cowdenbeath beat Stirling 1-0 with a 49th minute goal from Kris Renton – the visitors had Kyle Banner dismissed for two yellow cards with six minutes remaining.

Salim Kouider-Aissa’s last minute penalty earned Queen’s Park a draw with visiting Stenhousemuir, who had led through David Hopkirk’s 47th-minute spot-kick.