The score had moved on to 91-2 in the 13th over when Tredwell struck another blow as a beautifully flighted delivery clipped the edge of Darren Bravo's bat and was snaffled low down by Strauss at slip.

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It needed a goal-line clearance from Albanian debutant Drissa Diallo, impressive throughout, to preserve the status quo and spare the blushes of Michopoulos, who misjudged a cross to present Darren Bent with the ball on the edge of the area.

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Kris Boyd almost had a clear run at goal after four minutes when he latched onto a Velicka pass but Darren Barr made an excellent challenge on the edge of his own penalty area to halt the striker's progress.

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The in-form Darren Ambrose then wrapped up the win from the edge of the area with his sixth goal in as many games.

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Darren Dods conceded a free-kick on the edge of the United box and, though Papac's initial effort was cleared, Mendes lashed the ball home with a stunning diagonal drive.

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And as United stepped up a gear after the interval, Darren Fletcher was only inches away from restoring their lead with a flashing shot from the edge of the area.

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