Queens U19s side hosted Lowland League outfit Gretna 2008 at Palmerston as they rounded off their pre-season warm-up matches ahead of the league campaign next week.

They lined up against a strong visiting team and took the lead on the half hour mark when good work from Billy Gray and Kylan Hunter forced a good save from former Queens keeper Jim Atkinson only for Josh Kelly to be on hand to tap home the rebound from inside the six-yard box.

It was a good showing from the youngsters but Ian Anderson scored a minute before the interval to pull Gretna level.

HALF TIME: Queens U19s 1 Gretna 2008 1

The match remained close throughout the second half but Liam Short scored in added on time to secure a 2-1 victory for the visitors.

FULL TIME: Queens U19s 1 Gretna 2008 2
 

Coach Eddie Warwick said “Overall it was a very good performance and workout for both teams as they completed their pre- season programmes and it sets us up nicely for the league campaign.”

QOS U19s Team: Isaac Bowie, Trent Chapman, Callum Hill, Bobby Skinner, Reilly Dillon, Dan Fyall, Kylan Hunter, Caiden Baty, Josh Kelly, Billy Gray, and Rhilay Walls. Subs: Shaun Petry, Taylor Davidson, Loui Currie, Charlie Loughran, Dougie Smith, Trialist, Trialist & Trialist.

 

The youngsters have their first fixture in the new look league this coming Tuesday (29th July) when they travel to Poltonhall Recreational Ground to face Bonnyrigg Rose. Kick off 7.30 pm