Caledonian Braves losing streak stretched to three games as they fell to a 4-1 defeat at Lowland League leaders Kelty Hearts on Saturday, writes Roy Campbell.<\/p>\n
Early on, Braves Ross McNeil capitalised on a mix up in the Kelty defence but couldnt keep his knock on from crossing over and out of the pitch.<\/p>\n
Nathan Austin then forced Alex Marshall into a great double save to deny the leagues top goalscorer McNeil an early opener.<\/p>\n
Marshall was again called upon as he kept out Stephen Husbands fizzed effort before making a remarkable save from a Matty Flynn volley.<\/p>\n
The effort was only six yards from goal and hit with pace but Marshy was able to get the slightest of touches to put it onto the bar.<\/p>\n
McLaughlin was next to try from distance but fell short before Kelty would open the scoring.<\/p>\n
The ball was sent forward to Austin who had time to turn from the byline inside the box and unleash a fantastic strike which thundered into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
Craig Quinn came close just before half-time but his shot headed straight at the keeper.<\/p>\n
Into the second half and there was another Kelty goal. Austin rose highest in the box and his downward header went into the bottom corner of the net.<\/p>\n
Following this Kelty would stroll to the victory. Dylan Easton popped up next with the third.<\/p>\n
A great turn on the edge of the box preceded a shot which deflected off David Sinclair and nestled into the opposite corner.<\/p>\n
A fourth came a minute later. The Braves defence attempted to play Austin offside but the Englishman had time and space to loop the ball over the oncoming Marshall to grab his hat-trick.<\/p>\n
Substitute Serge Makofo did however grab a consolation goal for the Braves.<\/p>\n
Makofo showed great work-rate to win the ball from Thomas Scobbie on the byline, cut inside and slot past the Kelty keeper.<\/p>\n
This was a tale of two halves as the Braves fell to defeat in Fife.<\/p>\n
Braves welcome Civil Service to Alliance Park this Saturday 8, 3pm kick-off.<\/p>\n
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