17'S GO MARCHING ON

The 17's returned to the field of play this week for the first time since clincing the league title and facing them were a strong, physical Stirling Albion side who were determined to end the United league unbeaten run of 13 games. 

Stirling dominated the first 15 minutes without really causing the United defence many problems and as the half progressed, the Ayr side started to settle into their usual passing game that has served them so well over the season but the first half saw very little in the way of real chances with both teams being very workman like in their performance.

United started the second half the stronger and on 58 minutes Forsyth was played through the middle and the outrushing Stirling keeper handled outside his box to save Forsyth's effort and consequently resulted in a straight red card for the Stirling keeper. 

From the resultant free kick the replacement keeper made a great save to his left, punching the fierce Hutchinson drive away.  Ayr started to make the one man advantage count by moving the ball quicker and using the pitch width to their advantage. In 63 minutes United gained a free kick midway into the Stirling half on the right hand side, which was flighted into the box by Muir to be met with a superb header from Dean Marshall to give United a deserved lead.

United continued to press and control the game and on 74 minutes some great link up play between Milligan and Forsyth saw Forsyth slot the ball past the Stirling keeper to make it 2-0.  With less than 10 minutes to play Stirling got a free kick on the edge of the area and scored a good curling shot into Kinniburgh's left hand side for a consolation goal.

United saw out the remainder of the game to extend their unbeaten league run to 14 games. 

Head Coach Davy Adams was delighted with the victory "The boys showed great character and spirit again, working hard for each other and scoring two well worked goals."