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PICTURES: Stoppage time drama as Buckie Thistle lose to Clachnacuddin in their return to Victoria Park after more three months away





Buckie Thistle's Highland League title challenge took a dent on their return to Victoria Park.

Lyall Keir made a first half impact for Buckie. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Lyall Keir made a first half impact for Buckie. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

Jags were beaten 3-2 at home to Clach with the winning penalty deep into stoppage time.

Graeme Stewart's side hadn't played at Victoria Park since November 18 because of drainage issues on their park.

Buckie Thistle manager Graeme Stewart was missing from the home dugout. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Buckie Thistle manager Graeme Stewart was missing from the home dugout. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

It was passed playable for Saturday's game and with Jags on a fine run of form, they were expected to account for their second-bottom opponents.

It was going according to script when Lyall Keir swept Buckie into the lead on 19 minutes.

Lyall Keir scores Buckie's opener. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Lyall Keir scores Buckie's opener. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

However, Calum MacLeod struck to level the scores just after the half hour.

Andy MacAskill drives Buckie on against Clach. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Andy MacAskill drives Buckie on against Clach. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

Jags were struggling to find their flow and went behind to a Lewis Mackenzie goal just nine minutes from time.

The home side chased an equaliser and four minutes into stoppage time they were awarded a penalty, which Jack Muraay converted - seemingly to rescue a point.

Jack Murray (right) scored a stoppage time penalty for Buckie but they lost a winner soon after. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Jack Murray (right) scored a stoppage time penalty for Buckie but they lost a winner soon after. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

However a late tackle in the box at the other end resulted in a Clach spot kick award and Connor Bunce kept his cool in the 96th minute to win it for the Inverness men with the final kick of the game.


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