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PICTURES: Forres Mechanics end win-less streak as super subs inspire Moray derby victory over Keith at Kynoch Park





Forres Mechanics, like Keith, had been on a long no-win run, but on Saturday, it was the Maroons left licking their wounds as the Can Cans hit them for six.

Forres' Martin Groat and Keith's James Brownie in an aerial joust at Kynoch Park. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Forres' Martin Groat and Keith's James Brownie in an aerial joust at Kynoch Park. Picture: Beth Taylor.

The visitors looked far sharper and eager than their hosts and in the first half it was practically one-way traffic.

Liam Duncan challenges Forres opponent Craig MacKenzie. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Liam Duncan challenges Forres opponent Craig MacKenzie. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Three late first half strikes had the game over by half time.

Eyes on the ball for Forres attacker Callum Johnston and Keith's Kieran Yeats. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Eyes on the ball for Forres attacker Callum Johnston and Keith's Kieran Yeats. Picture: Beth Taylor.

On a heavy pitch, same for both teams mind you, Forres dictated right from the off, and shots and corners abounded without scoring.

Forres' Lee Fraser and Keith's Matty Tough battle it out. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Forres' Lee Fraser and Keith's Matty Tough battle it out. Picture: Beth Taylor.

The deadlock was broken in the 32nd minute when a Dale Wood pass saw substitute Shaun Morrison, only on the park for three minutes, react quickly to convert.

Forres' Martin Groat tries to barge Keith's Liam Duncan. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Forres' Martin Groat tries to barge Keith's Liam Duncan. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Four minutes later the home rearguard failed to challenge big pivot Lee Fraser who rose to head home.

A cute backheel from eager beaver Morrison almost caught out Craig Reid, but it was practically game over two minutes from half time when Morrison raced through and his parting shot clipped the foot of the far post and into the net.

Forres front man Ethan Cairns takes the ball away from Keith defender Murray Addison. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Forres front man Ethan Cairns takes the ball away from Keith defender Murray Addison. Picture: Beth Taylor.

A disappointing first half for the Maroons with one shot off target during the entire 45 minutes.

A change in formation and the introduction of Matty Tough for the ineffective Dem Yunus after the break, brought a spark and as the hour mark approached Gavin Elphinstone crashed an unstoppable 25-yarder into the roof the net.

Keith celebrating Gavin Elphinstone's opening goal for the Maroons in Saturday's 6-2 defeat to Forres. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Keith celebrating Gavin Elphinstone's opening goal for the Maroons in Saturday's 6-2 defeat to Forres. Picture: Beth Taylor.

However, instead of instilling a comeback, it really was all over ten minutes later when Fraser grabbed his second of the afternoon amidst a goalmouth melee.

Forres' Ethan Cairns and Keith's Murray Addison compete for the ball. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Forres' Ethan Cairns and Keith's Murray Addison compete for the ball. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Then with 77 minutes played Forres made it a nap hand when substitute Ben Barron scrambled the ball home as the homesters failed to clear their lines.

Keith's James Brownie gets in front of Forres rival Jack Grant. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Keith's James Brownie gets in front of Forres rival Jack Grant. Picture: Beth Taylor.

The Maroons grabbed a small crumb of comfort in the 81st minute when young goalie Corey Paterson fumbled and Lewis Coull forced the ball over the line at the back post.

Lewis Coull nets Keith's late consolation goal. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Lewis Coull nets Keith's late consolation goal. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Forres had the last say in the dying seconds when Barron gleefully slammed the ball into the roof of the net compound a miserable afternoon for Keith and their fans.


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