Kaisayr 0 FirParkCorner FC 2

Last updated : 16 October 2005 By Fraz

Ross Mitchell flew out for international duty while his team-mates battled to victory. Last week’s hat-trick hero John ‘Jnr’ Barclay was also unavailable. Adding to the list of absentees were Mark Gardiner, Ross Clark, Chris Miller, Craig Pettigrew and Davie Tonner, while John Hendry could only watch from the stand.

The first half of the match could only be described as a midfield battle, with both teams struggling to get a hold on the game. However, it was the home goalkeeper who was tested first, tipping the ball round the post as Darryn Alexander looked to bundle home.


Graeme Farmer was also called into action at the other end as he did well to hold a powerful header to send the teams in level at the interval. Speedie made way for Boyd on the left hand side as Fraser pushed for the much-needed victory.


Alexander scored the opener
It seemed like the goal was never going to come and, indeed, it was Kaisayr who were unlucky to see a shot shave the post as Farmer seemed to be beaten. Despite being under pressure for the opening exchanges of the second period, the Corner always looked dangerous on the break and their determination was soon rewarded. The pace of Lynas, a constant thorn in the Ayr side, forced a defensive error and, even though the keeper did well to save, the ball fell to Alexander, who made no mistake from twelve yards.

The first goal was always going to prove crucial so it was no surprise that the visitors began to push for a killer second. Their determination was rewarded with ten minutes still on the clock when a giant centre-half climbed over Alexander on the edge of the penalty area and dead-ball specialist Michael Anderson stepped up to curl a magnificent effort into the corner of the net.

It was another great result for FPC and, with Darryn Alexander looking as dangerous as ever on his comeback from injury, confidence has been rebuilt in the dressing room. With a friendly in Glasgow breaking up the league campaign next Saturday, the boys will be hoping to do the double over their Ayrshire counterparts in a fortnight when they make the journey north to reverse the fixture.