QUEENS FALL AGAIN TO THE HONEST MEN
MARK Roberts hit a dramatic late winner to lift Ayr off the foot of the table and send Queens back towards the basement.
The striker produced the one moment of quality in an otherwise forgettable game at sunny Somerset Park.
United were almost gifted an early lead when Lee Robinson's mis-hit clearance landed at the feet of Michael Moffat.
However, the Doonhamers' keeper atoned with a double save from the Ayr striker.Queens responded with a crisp Scott McLaughlin shot which flashed wide.
A dearth of goalmouth activity came to an end when a Roberts 20-yarder had Robinson at full stretch. And moments later Roberts was denied again when Robinson managed to get fingertips to a net-bound curling effort.
The home side still looked the more likely to break the deadlock even as the game appeared to be heading for stalemate, when out of nowhere Jamie McKernon chipped the ball into the box and Roberts showed great composure to squeeze his shot in at the near post.
United were almost gifted an early lead when Lee Robinson's mis-hit clearance landed at the feet of Michael Moffat.
However, the Doonhamers' keeper atoned with a double save from the Ayr striker.Queens responded with a crisp Scott McLaughlin shot which flashed wide.
A dearth of goalmouth activity came to an end when a Roberts 20-yarder had Robinson at full stretch. And moments later Roberts was denied again when Robinson managed to get fingertips to a net-bound curling effort.
The home side still looked the more likely to break the deadlock even as the game appeared to be heading for stalemate, when out of nowhere Jamie McKernon chipped the ball into the box and Roberts showed great composure to squeeze his shot in at the near post.
Queens Mad Man of the Match - Lee Robinson - Had a fine game in goal.