Published: Thursday, 1st November, 2007 12:30
DERBY DISAPPOINTMENT
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ARDROSSAN 12 IRVINE 5
DEJECTED Irvine players trooped off the Memorial Field pitch believing they had thrown away an opportunity for an away win after a late Ardrossan try confirmed their victory in the hotly anticipated Premier Three North Ayrshire derby.
Kicking off with a strengthening wind in their favour, Accies assaulted the Irivne line throughout the first 10 minutes, but fine goal-line tackling kept them out. And the visitors gradually took control of the game.
Eventually the Ardrossan pack's weight told, however.
FULL REPORT AND PICTURES IN IRVINE TIMES OCTOBER 31 EDITION
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THE AYR IS SWEET FOR 'DOW