Threave suffered their first defeat of the season when local rivals Dalbeattie Star claimed the first silverware of the new campaign.

Liam Patterson was booked early on for a foul on Jamie Phillips and veteran Davie Irons had to go off injured with Jam Fingland slotting in at the back. Richie Maxwell of Star also had his name taken after a foul on Donley.

Half time Threave 0 Star 0

Jamie struthers missed a good chance to open the scoring on the hour but he shot wide when clean through. Dalbeattie then replaced Parker with Cameron. Darren Kerr was then booked for a rough tackle on Phillips. The ever dangerous Scott Milligan hit the Threave post. at this point Manager McVittie replaced Phil Middlemiss with super sub Shaun Milligan.

just when it looked like it could go to extra time Dalbeattie struck, with 5 mins remaining Jack Dingwall hammered home with Scott Wilby unable to keep the ball out.

Threave pressed for an equalizer with Vinnie Parker coming up for a corner late on but Dalbeattie held on to claim the league cup.

Congratulations to Dalbeattie Star and threave must now look forward to next saturday when they meet Crichton in the semi final of the cree lodge cup.

Man of the Match Danny Dunglinson who as always gave 100%

Attendance 200

Jimmy Adams reporting from Meadow Park