Michael Kennedy saluted dynamic Darvel after a 3-1 Monday Evening Soccer win over Rutherglen Glencairn.
Objectives from Scott Ferguson, Ross Caldwell and Darren Miller sank the house aspect who had earlier equalised by Craig Leitch. Daryll Meggatt was sent-off late-on for the East Ayrshire title challengers.
It was a very good night time’s work total on the Hamish B. Allan Stadium in South Lanarkshire for ‘Vale who leapfrogged Hurlford United into fifth place within the West of Scotland League Premier Division desk.
Kennedy’s troops are 14 factors behind Auchinleck Talbot in second – however have 5 video games in hand. Leaders Pollok are an extra level in entrance of ‘Vale, who've performed eight fewer matches than the Glasgow-based pace-setters.
It’s going to be a busy end-of-season run-in for Darvel who're again in motion tomorrow at struggling Rossvale earlier than a tough go to to Kilbirnie Ladeside this Saturday.
Reflecting on his aspect’s overcome Rutherglen, boss Kennedy advised the Kilmarnock Commonplace: “The principle factor was getting the three factors however I feel it was as convincing as we’ve been all season.
“We created quite a few alternatives and it ought to have been far more snug than 3-1. I assumed a few of our play was actually pleasing to observe.
“It is a onerous place to return. I do know quite a lot of different golf equipment have struggled to return right here and choose up convincing wins however I assumed we have been dominant all through the entire sport.
“I feel the one disappointing factor was not scoring extra targets however when it comes to the overall efficiency and the alternatives created, there was some thrilling stuff to observe.”
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Darvel took the lead within the fourth minute with a classy end from midfielder Ferguson.
However Glens levelled three minutes later when Tommy Lone’s set-piece into the world wasn’t handled and Leitch smuggled the ball house from shut vary.
Within the twenty sixth minute, although, Darvel attacked with tempo from a disputed throw-in with Caldwell discovering the again of the web.
Lewis Morrison missed an excellent probability so as to add a 3rd within the thirty ninth minute with Glens keeper Scott McLellan pulling off an excellent save to disclaim Andy Stirling a minute later.
Darvel gave themselves beneficial respiratory house simply after the restart when Miller struck from distance.
Halfway by the second half, the superb Caldwell teed up Ian McShane however his fierce strike was blocked neatly by McLellan.
Within the 76th minute, ‘Vale virtually had a fourth by an personal objective because the ball hit the put up with Morrison blazing the rebound over the bar.
With a few minutes remaining, full-back Meggatt was red-carded for denying a transparent and apparent goalscoring alternative however Darvel noticed it out.
Kennedy added: “We made an excellent begin then conceded a slack objective however, to be truthful, we recovered effectively and had a reasonably dominant first half.
“Within the second half, I assumed they began effectively however the sport settled into a standard rhythm and we should always have gone on to win extra comfortably.”
On Caldwell’s star present, Kennedy mentioned: “I’ve mentioned to him in there that’s in all probability nearly as good as he’s been since he got here to Darvel. He was excellent.
“There have been dominant performances all through the complete crew however Ross stood out and each he and Mac [McShane] have been wonderful collectively.”
When requested how prepared Darvel have been for his or her packed schedule, Kennedy mentioned: “We thought we have been effectively geared up however we’ve had two accidents and Daryll’s been sent-off however that is going to occur.
“We simply must get by as many video games as potential and see the place we're in a few weeks.”
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