Juniors: Ten-man Newtongrange beat Bonnyrigg in cup

Ten-man Newtongrange Star dumped local rivals Bonnyrigg Rose out of the East of Scotland Cup last night with a 2-0 victory at New Victoria Park.
Craig Thomson was on target for Newtongrange StarCraig Thomson was on target for Newtongrange Star
Craig Thomson was on target for Newtongrange Star

The home side had midfielder Kevin Motion sent off for an off-the-ball incident in the first half but Alan Miller’s men regrouped and went ahead early in the second period through Kris Renton.

Star secured their place in round four with a late goal through ex-Hearts man Craig Thomson.

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In the Fife and Lothians Cup second round, Musselburgh Athletic beat Camelon 3-1 at Olivebank thanks to a Liam McKenna penalty and a Sean Jamieson double. Burgh will host Thornton Hibs in the next round.

Linlithgow beat Fauldhouse United 2-0 at Park View to set up a third-round tie at home to Kennoway Star Hearts thanks to first-half goals from Tommy Coyne and Kevin Kelbie.

In the Premier League, Arniston Rangers put four past Falkirk Juniors as they lifted themselves up to tenth in the table.