Star hit by late winner

Aug 28 2007 by Malcom Pratt, Evening Chronicle

NEWCASTLE Blue Star suffered their first defeat of the season in the UniBond League First Division North when they conceded a last-minute winner at Bridlington Town.

Yet the day started well for the Tynesiders, who were full value for a two-goal interval lead.

Dean Douglas was first to strike with a fine individual effort, before former Gretna striker Lee Novak produced another outstanding finish.

Neil Toward reduced the deficit, and he quickly struck a second after a skirmish in the box.

Despite the double setback, Blue Star were on course for a fourth consecutive draw until Daniel Lackie struck a dramatic late winner.

“It was disappointing to lose to a last-ditch goal, and more so since we were comfortably ahead at the break,” said director of football Bob Morton.”