Bo’ness United dropped precious points in the race for the Premier League title as they squandered a two goal half time lead to draw away at Kinnoull.

With new signing Eamon Fullerton from Kelty Hearts in their ranks the BUs started brightly though it was not until 29 minutes when they got themselves in front. From a throw in on the left Kevin Donnelly fed the ball to Paul Tweedie who turned on the corner of the penalty box to drive a great low shot into the opposite corner of the net.

A reaction save by Robert Burns defied Kinnoull front man Gary Sweeney and just before half time Bo’ness doubled their lead when Scott Mauchline put Paul Tweedie through to slot the ball past the exposed Duncan Bruce.

Kinnoull looked better in the second half and in 53 minutes they won a penalty from a cross into the box where the referee decided Kevin Mullen had tugged Alex Ross’s shirt. Steve McManus made no mistake from the spot and the home side were back in the game. Kinnoull were transformed winning most of the ball as they pressed forward looking for the equalising goal.

Bo’ness were hanging on though they might have finished the game when Scott Brown hit an angled shot but the ball pulled just wide of the Kinnoull post. As it was with six minutes left Kinnoull did get the goal they wanted after Jon Tully and Robert Burns got into a muddle in front of goal and the ball broke for Robbie Holden who rolled the ball into the empty net.

Kinnoull were clearly delighted but it was the BUs who came closest to winning it near the end when Ryan McCafferty got onto a Kevin Mullen corner but his header was deflected wide of the goal.

Bo’ness will be disappointed at losing the two points and will be particularly concerned at surrendering a two goal lead in such a vital game.