Whitletts Victoria 1 Sauchie Juniors 0, Scottish Cup, first preliminary round
Sauchie Juniors saw their hopes of a run in the Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup fall at the first hurdle on Saturday.
The Reds made the trip to Ayr, to take on Whitletts Victoria, who were playing in their first-ever match in the competition.
Iain Diack's side entered at the first preliminary round stage, and were handed an away game at New Voluntary Park, with Camelon Juniors awaiting in the second preliminary round.
However, the East of Scotland Premier League side's interest in this season's tournament - they reached the second round last term, bowing out at Highland League, Clachnacuddin - is at an end.
Jordan Boyd's goal was enough to give the hosts the victory and knock out Iain Diack's side, who had started their campaign in impressive fashion the previous week.
They made the trip to newly-promoted Thornton Hibs on the opening weekend of the Premier Division season, earning a 3-0 win.
Sauchie, who avoided relegation on the final day of last term, made an ideal start when Conor Kelly fired them in front after only eight minutes.
The same player doubled their advantage just before the half-time interval and, in the second period, Jonny Fekete completed the scoring.
Diack, embarking on his first full season in charge, in his second spell in the Beechwood Park dugout, having taken over from Jon Tully last term, is due to lead his side into an East of Scotland Qualifying Cup, second round, tie at Newburgh this evening (Tuesday).
On Saturday, Sauchie will resume their league fixtures, with an away match at Blackburn United, which kicks off at 2.30pm.
The Reds will then play their first competitive home match of the season on Tuesday night, against Newtongrange Star, also in the Premier Division, which is scheduled to kick off at 7.30pm.
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