Kirrie maintain a narrow gap at top

IN the North League, it is advantage Kirrie Thistle after the leaders’ goalless draw away to second-placed Thornton Hibs.

Thistle remain two points clear of the Fifers but both are very much favourites to go up.

In a game of few chances, Bryan Duell’s free-kick which skimmed the Hibs bar was the closest shave.

North End got back in the winning way when Ross Lunan’s side comfortably beat Coupar Angus 3-0.

Pat Martin gave the Dokens a half-time lead and Dayle Robertson and James Russell added another two after the break.

East Craigie and Kinnoull met with both trying to protect long unbeaten records and it was the Perth side who emerged the victors when a Robbie Norrie goal in 72 minutes proved to be the winner.

Lochee Harp played their penultimate game at Beechwood and, despite being short on numbers, Mike Gormley’s side took the points with a 3-1 victory over Lochore. All Harp’s goals came from trialists.

Blairgowrie returned to winning ways with an odd goal in seven win at home to Newburgh.

Goals from Gary Axworthy, Darren Neave, Gordon Pirie and Stefan Brown earned Blairgowrie a 4-3 win over Newburgh. Gary Fairweather and Liam Keiller netted for the Fifers.

Richard Doig and Jamie Reid both hit trebles as Luncarty thumped Forfar Albion 13-0.

In the battle of the Vics, Brechin emerged 3-1 winners at Arbroath. Douglas Crowe (2) and Colin Lawson had the visitors three up before Kellon Lyons scored the hosts’consolation four minutes from time.