Dobbie draws in a double
Stephen Dobbie struck twice in the first 14 minutes yesterday but Queen of the South had to settle for a draw at Annan.
Gary Naysmith’s side took the lead in two minutes when Dobbie’s shot from outside the box struck two defenders on the way into the net.
Soon after the veteran striker hit the goal of the game with a stunning free-kick. But Tommy Muir slotted home for Annan and 11 minutes from time Aiden Smith scored from close in to secure a 2-2 draw.
Premiership St Johnstone opened their pre- season campaign with a 3- 0 defeat to NK Osejik in Austria.
The Croats are potential Europa League opponents for Rangers if Steven Gerrard’s side progress against Macedonian outfit FK Shkupi.
Perth boss Tommy Wright gave 22 players a run in the match and will now go back to the drawing board at their training camp.
Cowdenbeath won their friendly with Civil Service Strollers 1- 0 thanks to Jordyn Sheerin’s first-half goal.
Championship new boys Ayr United suffered a 1- 0 defeat to Forfar at Station Park – Jamie Bain scoring the only goal in 66 minutes.
Ross McGeachie got the only goal as Stirling Albion edged Dalbeattie Star.
Ross County eased to a 3- 0 victory at Nairn County’s Station Park thanks to Ross Draper and a second- hal f double from Liam Fontaine.
Whitehill Welfare put up a fight in the first half but fitness told in the end as they went down 4- 0 to Edinburgh City.
Blair Henderson headed the only goal of the opening half.
Danny Handling, Henderson, from the spot, and Alan Smith struck after the break.
Inverness split their squad in two to face Strathspey and Keith and the Championship club won both friendlies 5- 0.
Airdrie also eased to victory, winning 6- 0 at Grant Street Park against Clachnacuddin.
Dunfermline came from behind to win 2-1 at East Fife.
After a goalless f irst half Matthew Todd and Lewis McCann scored to cancel out Jonathan Court’s opener.
Peterhead won 1- 0 at Montrose thanks to a second half goal from Rory McAllister.