Rutherglen 1 Hurlford 4: Glencairn blown away by United's second half rally

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Rutherglen Glencairn were left stunned after Hurlford United produced a superb second half display to earn victory in the West of Scotland Premier Division.A three-goal blitz in the space of 15 minutes in the second half and a late strike cancelled out Jack McIlveen's opener for the hosts and they remain on the hunt for their first win of the new year.It has all started so well for Willie Harvey's side when McIlveen fired them in front inside 10 minutes.But Lewis Morrison's strike five minutes after the break sparked a United comeback, with Sam Lidington and Paul McKenzie netting in quick succession before McKenzie grabbed his second of the game in stoppage time to complete the victory.Glens are now without a win in their last three outings and slip to 10th after Troon's win over Kirkintilloch.For their first home match of 2022 Glens named the same side that drew 1-1 with Cumbernauld United last week, while new signing Jack Maley - who joined on Thursday from Highland League Forres Mechanics - started on the bench.

Striker Tommy Lone returned from suspension to take his place among the substitutes.The sides drew 1-1 in Ayrshire back in July and it proved to be another close contest for the majority of the game.United were the first to threaten in the eighth minute when the ball was rolled to Chris McKnight on the edge of the box.

His thumping drive came at goalkeeper Matt McGinley at pace and a combination of his block and Scott Schonville's efforts cleared the ball away from danger.It was an early warning for the hosts and they took heed of it, breaking the deadlock just two minutes later.

A ball forward found McIlveen in the box and he showed great composure to slot the ball past Martin McDonald for his 11th goal of