Dunfermline Athletic earned a 1-0 win over Queen's Park, with Rory Macleod scoring the only goal in a tight match that finished with the visitors on top.
The result was decided by a single goal, and Queen's Park could not find an equalizer before the final whistle. The match ended 1-0, giving Dunfermline Athletic all three points from a game that stayed close throughout.
Late moments and substitutions
As the match moved into the closing stages, the fourth official announced three minutes of added time. Tyrece McDonnell was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, adding to the tension in the final minutes.
There were also late changes on both sides. Dunfermline Athletic made substitutions involving Olly Thomas and Charlie Gilmour, while Queen's Park made a substitution involving Nikolay Todorov. Earlier, Aston Oxborough saved a shot from Zach Mauchin, keeping the score at 1-0.
Rory Macleod also had a moment late on when he won a free kick in the defensive half and then saw an attempted shot miss to the right before the match ended. Even so, his goal remained the difference in a match where chances were limited and the margin was thin.
For Queen's Park, the final scoreline leaves them scoreless. For Dunfermline Athletic, it was a straightforward but hard-earned win built on one decisive finish.
