McBookie Super League First Division

KILSYTH RANGERS 2

KILWINNING RANGERS 5

STAR striker Bryan Boylan set his sights on title success after blasting a hat-trick to help ensure a dream start to 2016 for Buffs.

The Abbey Park side, who had new signing Martyn Campbell in the starting line-up came from behind to sink the hosts.

Boylan said afterwards: "I was pleased with my goals - that was my second hat-trick of the season. Ian Cashmore also played really well. We could have won 8-2 or 9-2 had we taken some of our other chances. Our aim is to win the title."

Kilsyth took a surprise lead in only two minutes. with Chris Reid netting. Three minutes later Kilsyth were reduced to 10 men when a home player was sent off for a rash challenge on Robert Boyd.

Then in 11 minutes Buffs were awarded a penalty when Cashmore was tripped inside the box. Ben Lewis had his spot=kick effort saved by the home goalie, however Tommy Maitland knocked home the rebound.

Cashmore set up Boylan to round the keeper and slot home to put Buffs ahead in 27 minutes.

Then in 54 minutes Boylan netted to give the visitors a two-goal cushion and two minutes later Cashmore netted.

With half an hour remaining, Boylan completed his treble before Paul McBride scored a late consolation goal.

KILWINNING RANGERS: Strain; Coleman. Fleeting, Campbell. Boyd, Maitland, Agnew, McGuinness, Boylan, Lewis, Cashmore, McGowan, Stewart, Hanvey, Cumming, Anderson.