Paul Tosh netted a brace as Forfar launched a late comeback to continue their winning start to the season. Loons Mad reports.

Bell's SD2---- Recreation Park, Alloa---- 14th August 2004
Andrew Brown 59
Brown Ferguson (pen) 79
HT: 0-0
Paul Tosh 48, 81
Jay Stein 84
Attendance: 446---- Referee: Michael Tumilty

Forfar started with an unchanged lineup from Tuesday's CIS Cup victory. Mark Booth kept his place in the midfield and, returning from suspension, Jay Stein had to settle for a place on the bench. Steven Florence dropped out of the squad altogether.

Alloa immediately went on the attack and in the third minute were unluck when striker Andy Brown rose unchallenged above the Forfar defence but his header went over the bar.

Three minutes later it was Alloa's Ross Hamilton who had a golden opportunity when he connnected with a Richard Walker cross. Hamilton fired in a fierce shot which Michael Brown could only parry in the direction it came from, however Hamilton's second bite at the cherry went well over the bar.

Forfar worked hard and got themselves back into the match and Paul Tosh had a chance to open the scoring in the 22nd minute. His well struck 20 yard shot shaved the outside of the posts with Gary McGlynn well beaten.

The Loons came close again in the 29th minute when Paul Shields outjumped the Alloa defence to connect with a Tosh cross. However, his header went narrowly over the bar. Shields' miss was the last clear cut chance of the first half.

Paul Tosh - on the double (again!).

The Loons raced into an early second half lead. A penalty was awarded after Paul Mortimer had fouled David McClune inside the box. Paul Tosh continued his terrific record from the spot by scoring past McGlynn in the Alloa goal.

Soon after David King had a goal chalked off. Forfar's second disallowed goal in as many league games.

The Wasps edged their way back into the game and recieved their reward just before the hour mark. Michael Daly managed to find space for a cross and tall centre-forward Andy Brown was on hand to place the ball past Michael Brown from close range.

David Lowing conceded a penalty the first time Forfar met Alloa at Recreation Park last season, and history repeated itself on this occasion. Lowing was judged to have fouled Ross Hamilton on his route to goal. Brown Ferguson made no mistake from the spot to send Alloa into the lead.

However, the Alloa lead didn't last for long. David Lowing atoned for his error at the other end by racing forward to provide a cross into the penalty area. Paul Tosh was on hand to level the scores and notch his second of the afternoon in the process.

Minutes later Forfar completed the late show. Paul tosh cut the ball back to Jay Stein who was on hand to score his first goal for the club and secure the fourth win in succession for the Loons.

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Alloa Athletic
1. Gary McLynn
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2. Richard Walker
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3. Dougie Hill (**)
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4. Paul Mortimer
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5. Michael Bolochoweckyj
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6. Christopher Townsley
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7. Brown Ferguson
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8. Paul McLaughlan (*)
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10. Ross Hamilton
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11. Michael Daly
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13. Michael Gibson
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14. Ross McLeod (*)
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15. Alexander McMillen
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16. James Evans
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Forfar Athletic
1. Michael Brown
7
2. Alan Rattray
7
3. David Lowing
7
4. Eddie Forrest
8
5. David King
8
6. David McClune
7
7. Barry Sellars
7
8. Paul Lunan
7
9. Paul Tosh
9
10. Paul Shields (**)
6
11. Mark Booth (*)
6
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12. David Dunn
-
13. Jay Stein (*)
6
14. Mathu King (**)
6
15. Martin Maher
-
16. Neal Ferrie
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Loons Mad Man of the Match

Forfar won their fourth successive game and everyone played their part. Eddie Forrest and David King were solid as ever at the back, Jay Stein came off the bench to score the vital winner, but it was the scorer of the other goals who takes today's honours.

The Loons Mad MOM goes to Paul Tosh. Influencial as always, Tosh scored twice to take his tally to five goals from four appearances this season.

Paul Tosh
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