Kinross 26 - Alloa 34
Alloa travelled to Kinross with a strong starting fifteen and some depth on the bench with the main concern being what close on a six week gap from their previous league fixture.
Fears they would be a bit rusty were quickly put aside as Jamie Cruickshank crossed inside the opening five minutes.
Cruickshank was again on the mark five minutes later when he took a smart interception and dotted down under the posts.
Cammy Nimmo crashed over for a third try with Alloa threatening to run away with the match.
Kinross to their credit worked their way back into the match with two quickfire tries but lost their momentum slightly when one of their forwards received a yellow card.
Alloa capitalised and Billy Neilson drove over for a fourth and bonus point winning try.
However, Alloa coughed up the restart and Kinross were back in the match with a third try.
Half Time - Kinross 19 Alloa 26
Alloa came out the blocks strongly in the second period a brilliant flowing move saw Jamie Cruickshank cross for his hat trick.
Kinross were far from finished and scored their own bonus point winning try to set up a nervy finale.
It was then maybe a bit of relief in the Alloa ranks when Lee Cairney slotted a penalty to add to his three first half conversions.
The home side threw everything at Alloa in the closing stages however the Earlsfield side’s defence stayed tight and an important five league points were secured.
It was an excellent evening all round for Alloa as they shook off the cobwebs ahead of the two home games this month that will bring their season to an end.
Table topping Perthshire visit Earlsfield on Saturday (kick off 3pm) on a weekend where the results across the division will very much shape the final positions at the top of the table this season
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