Juniors prove their worth
Bo’ness’ 4-0 success at Fort’s Claggan Park was pretty straightforward with Scott Gibb scoring twice in the first half. Nicky Walker added a close range third before half time with former Aberdeen striker Stephen Tarditi completing the win midway through the second period. A home tie against Whitehill Welfare awaits next. Irvine’s 6-3 success over Forres in their replay was not as easy, though, with the Ayrshire side falling 3-1 behind to Simon Allan’s penalty after 26 minutes.
Chris Robertson put Irvine ahead early on, however Allan thundered in a free kick on 17 minutes and two minutes later Lee Fraser put the Highlanders in front. Allan then made it three from the penalty spot, before Irvine’s Garry Fleming pulled a goal back. Richie Barr equalised seconds into the second period and further goals from Robertson, Mark McLennan and Michael Hughes set Irvine up for a trip to Edinburgh City in Round Two..