Bonnyton Thistle 2 Neilston 1
Ross Wilson saluted sensible Bonnyton after a come-from-behind victory shocked promotion hopefuls Neilston.
Second-half targets from Chris Love and David Stevenson breathed recent life into Thistle’s West of Scotland League First Division survival bid on Saturday.
A fourth league win of the season appeared unlikely on the break with the Farmer’s Boys forward due to Dylan Fletcher’s opener.
Nevertheless, a dominant efficiency after the interval saved the factors on the Synergy Area – with Bonnyton having sufficient alternatives to make sure a wider margin of victory.
Delighted boss Wilson advised Ayrshire Soccer Information: “We’re a little bit of an odd crew – you get video games the place we produce that sort of efficiency.
“After which there are different occasions the place the boys don’t do themselves justice however I believe right here we deserved to win.
“The sport was fairly nip and tuck however it was pleasing for me to see us being as aggressive as we had been.”
A poor first half was served up on a cold afternoon at Townholm. Thistle had a great likelihood when the spectacular Kyle McAvoy had a header effectively saved by keeper Grant Hay.
The one different effort arrived on the different finish and was transformed by Fletcher when the Thistle defence fell asleep.
However they set about their process within the second half with gusto and a harmful low ball from McAvoy was so almost become his personal web by Paul Boyle.
Bonnyton did go on to attract degree when sloppy defending from Neilston created the time and area for Love’s shot on the flip which discovered the far backside nook of the online.
The guests had been wobbling and ultimately despatched to the canvas when the Kilmarnock males went 2-1 up.
As soon as once more, the defending left so much to be desired as Bonnyton scampered ahead with Chris Gardiner slicing again for Stevenson who utilized the killer contact.
Neilston ahead Tam McGaughey had a strike effectively saved by Bonnyton custodian Aidan Successful.
Wilson’s males got here near a 3rd purpose with time working out when Stevenson’s effort from a slender angle was cleared off the road by Shaun Gallacher.
Bonnyton are again in motion tonight with a visit to Airdrie to face Gartcairn with one other street recreation at Benburb this Saturday.
“We’ve acquired nothing to lose,” Wilson added. “All people within the league most likely had us within the backside three in the beginning of the season.
“If we are able to begin to flip in some of these performances extra usually then I believe we're a proposition. Hopefully this outcome sends a wee message to the league. We’re nonetheless right here and we’re nonetheless combating.”
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