McLeod cracker not enough to save Fort William at Lossiemouth
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FORT William fell to a 2-1 Highland League defeat against Lossiemouth in the Highland League on Saturday.
The West Highlanders had got their season finally off and running seven days previously with a 2-1 victory over Deveronvale and were in confident mood going into this away game against the Coasters.
However, it was Lossie who took the lead after just seven minutes when Kevin Flett scored from the penalty spot.
Shawn Scott was the provider of the second goal on 30 minutes as he lined up Ross Archibald, whose right-foot shot doubled the hosts' advantage.
John McLeod gave Fort hope when he scored a terrific solo goal on 56 minutes but the visitors could not find a way through to earn a share of the spoils.
Nairn County led against Buckie Thistle but ended up losing 2-1 in their Highland League clash at Station Park on Saturday.
John Cameron put Nairn in front after 18 minutes following Conor Gethins hitting the woodwork then keeper Greig Sim saving from Robbie Duncanson's follow-up.
Buckie hit back though early in the second half and Jay Cheyne rounded goalkeeper Callum Antell to score.
The Jags ensured it was to be three wins in succession when Chris Hegarty crashed the ball beyond Antell into the net from 25 yards.
Clach were edged out 4-3 by visitors Keith in a thrilling Highland League contest at Grant Street Park, Inverness, on Saturday.
The mid-table Maroons got off to a flying start with a swerving goal after just four minutes from Kris Duncan.
The hosts blasted straight back though and goals from Colin Maclean and Gordon Morrison turned the game on its head as they led 2-1.
Keith responded and Michael Dunn equalised with a goal from 12 yards.
Clach keeper John Campbell saved a spot-kick from striker Mike Ewen but Craig Cormack struck to put Keith back in front.
Andrew Fraser netted for battling Clach to make it 3-3 but Duncan scored the winner with five minutes to go to earn maximum points for Keith.
Champions Brora Rangers, whose defeat last week to Cove Rangers was their first league loss in 20 months, returned to winning aways with a 2-1 victory at Fraserburgh.
Cove Rangers are the leaders of the Highland League and they showed why they are real contenders this season by following up with win over Brora with a 5-1 stroll at Forres Mechanics.
Struggling Rothes suffered another crushing defeat as they lost 9-0 at Formartine United at the weekend.
The Speysiders have leaked an astonishing 42 goals in just six league fixtures this season, while Formartine, who should be challenging for the title, have bagged 25 goals in their last three matches.
Former Aberdeen striker Darren Mackie scored a stopage time equaliser as Turriff United salvaged a 1-1 draw at Deveronvale, who had scored with six minutes to go through Martin Charlesworth.
Elsewhere, Wick Academy were 3-0 victors against Huntly and Inverurie Locos hit three without reply against Strathspey Thistle.
