Bo’ness United won this friendly more comfortably than the narrow result suggests though any victory will be welcomed at Newtown Park at this time.

Bo’ness had only eleven fit players when the game started with Lee Docherty lining up at centre half. Murray Gray arrived late and played the final fifteen minutes replacing Captain Gary Smith.

The first half was dominated by the home side but they only had one goal to show for their efforts with a Steven McGlinshey strike in 15 minutes.

Blantyre enjoyed more of the game in the second half but they were unable to get a goal back and Bo’ness might have added to their lead as they created chances late on. However there were no more goals and Bo’ness will get back to the serious stuff next week as they visit Bathgate on league business.