Montrose 1-1 Annan Athletic

Montrose's Hugh Davidson was sent off late on but the Angus side hung on for a 1-1 draw against Annan Athletic.

Montrose took the lead after 28 minutes when Scott Anson latched on to a long ball and fired in with a left-footed finish.

John Baird then hit a penalty off the post for the home side on half-time.

Annan came back in the second half when Ryan Adamson sent in a low cross on 73 minutes from the right and Graeme Bell scored with a diving header.

Four minutes later, Montrose were reduced to 10 men when Davidson was sent off for use of the elbow.

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Montrose: A Trialist, Cumming, Hegarty, Jamie Buchan, Worrell, Bradley (Maitland 79), Doris, Davidson, Black (Stein 73), Anson, Baird (Stewart 90).

Subs Not Used: Hunter, Butter.

Sent Off: Davidson (77).

Goals: Anson 28.

Annan Athletic: Summersgill, Grainger (Adamson 70), Hill, Neilson, Inglis, Sloan, Jack, Jardine, Townsley, Archibald (Bell 70), Johnstone.

Subs Not Used: Watson, Walker, Calder.

Booked: Jardine, Johnstone.

Goals: Bell 73.

Att: 427

Ref: M Northcroft.