GAZ: STEN YOUR LUCK’S IN IT’S IN
James Dolan came off the bench to score with his first touch as Stranraer twice came from behind.
The Bully Wee opened the scoring when on-loan Morton youngster Alex King crossed for Martin Rennie to nod in.
Stranraer replied when Craig Ross got his head on the end of Cammy Williamson’s corner to
Gary Naysmith believes his side made their own luck as James Berry snatched a late winner against Dumbarton.
The result put Stenny five points clear at the top, with the game’s only goal coming when Michael Anderson’s shot deflected off Berry and beyond Sons keeper Brett Long.
Warriors boss Naysmith said: “It’s a big result. I didn’t think there was much in the first half but in the second half on chances we created we probably deserved to win.
“The players have got 10 clean sheets in 15 games. They are prepared to dig out a result.
“You’ve got to find a way to win games in different ways slot home the equaliser.
Ian McCall’s men retook the lead three minutes before half time when Liam Scullion slotted the ball between the legs of Blues goalie Lewis Budinauckas.
Dolan scored just a minute after coming on following good work by Dean Hawkshaw and Scott Robertson.
Dumbarton .................... 0 Stenhousemuir.............1 Fraser Clarke and we’re doing that just now. We got a bit fortunate with the goal but I felt we deserved it based on the chances we had.”
Just as it looked as the game was heading for a stalemate Stenny broke the deadlock.
Yates found Anderson in space on the edge of the box, with his shot deflecting off Berry and trundling beyond the wrong-footed Long.
Sons boss Stevie Farrell said: “It’s a hard one to take. I feel sorry for my players, they didn’t deserve that.”