Watch Jai Quitongo's stunning goal for Morton vs Queen of the South

A thumping goal by Jai Quitongo helped Morton secure a 2-1 success at Queen of South and climb into third place at the expense of their hosts.

Jai Quitongo scored a sublime winner for Morton against Queen of the South. Picture: SNS Group

The Greenock side took the lead on 16 minutes when Quitongo set up Ross Forbes and four minutes later doubled their advantage with a wonder strike by Quitongo.

The winger, who was linked with Doncaster Rovers late last year, cut in from the left touchline and surprised everyone by cracking a fierce shot high into the far corner.

Queens were stung but within a minute Derek Lyle gave them a foothold when he turned in a Stephen Dobbie pass.

The hosts pushed for an equaliser but they could not get past Derek Gaston for a second time, with the Morton goalkeeper making top-drawer saves from both Dobbie and Lyle.

Morton boss Jim Duffy said: “Jai scored a terrific goal and gave everyone another glimpse into his potential. He hit a late winner against Dunfermline last weekend so he was full of confidence and willing to try things.”

Home manager Gary Naysmith said: “I am disappointed at the result and a draw would have been fairer. I was disappointed at how we lost the first goal but the second one was world class.”