Late derby goals take Jags to sixth
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A derby win took Buckie Thistle back into the top six in the Highland League.
Jags won 2-0 on Wednesday night at foggy Banff against coast neighbours Deveronvale, who finished the match with nine men.
The first half ended goal-less although ‘Vale had Craig Cowie sent off for a challenge on Kai Ross five minutes before the break.
It was to be in the final ten minutes before Buckie would make their one man advantage count.
Veteran Donnie Munro headed home at a corner to finally crack the home side’s resistance.
Vale then had defender Lukas Krobot ordered off for a second booking in the last minute.
Against nine men, Buckie added a second goal when former Jag Kevin Souter headed into his own net from an Andy Low free kick.
Buckie skipper calls for fair treatment from referees - see Friday's Northern Scot print edition.
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Keith’s long trip to Caithness gained no reward as they lost 3-0 to Wick Academy.
The Maroons were understrength with some players unable to get off work to make the marathon midweek trip north.
Marc MacGregor headed home from a corner to edge Wick in front ten minutes before half time.
Scott Johnston missed a chance to level when his effort was cleared off the line by a home defender.
Steven Anderson added two more goals in the closing 20 minutes to seal Academy’s win.
Forres Mechanics’ home match against Fraserburgh was postponed while Nairn beat Huntly 1-0 in the other game.
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