Napier sparks Heriot-Watt
Two goals from Ronnie Napier in the closing stages of the first half ensured that the Riccarton-based students picked up all three points to help guarantee their top-flight safety.
Aaron James set up Napier to score at the near post and then the dynamic midfielder scored his second with a 30-yard shot.
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Hide AdStirling had plenty of the ball but did not seriously trouble the Heriot-Watt defence and Stirling have now lost three consecutive games and have failed to score in each of them.
“That was a big result for us,” said the Heriot-Watt head coach, Michael Renwick. “We worked really hard, kept a clean sheet and were deserving winners. It was very pleasing and shows that we are a match for all the teams in the Premier Division.”
In the First Division, Leith Athletic enhanced their promotion prospects with a 4-1 victory against Ormiston after trailing at half time.
Craigroyston’s promotion hopes were dashed when they were beaten 1-0 at home by Easthouses Lily in a game which saw both teams finish with nine men.
Danny Watson and Jamie Shields were red-carded for Easthouses while Jordan Low and Steve Moncur were both sent off for Craigroyston.
Elsewhere, Kelso United beat Berwick Rangers Reserves 3-2 while Gretna 2008 continued with their run of good form beating Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale 2-1 at Saughton Enclosure.