Lochar failed to add the Alba Cup to their silverware collection yesterday after a 3-0 defeat at the hands of a spirited and determined Nithsdale Wanderers side at Whitehill Parks, Lochmaben and with that our 22 match unbeaten run comes to an end.

With Ryan Coates, Craig McKeand and Blair Steele missing Lochar had to tweak their set up a little.

The swirling wind made conditions difficult for both sides, but from the off you could sense that Dale were right up for it and they settled the better of the two teams. Jake Gemmell had to be alert to keep a long range effort out while the Nithsda