A HARD-working performance by Lomond was not enough to stop Kennoway earning a 4-1 win at Cotlands Park in the Carlsberg Cup.
Lomond faced a side unbeaten in all competitions this season and packed full of ex-senior, junior and amateur internationalists.
The Second Division underdogs gave as good as they got in the opening 20 minutes until a fortunate goal handed the home side the opener.
A wind-assisted free-kick from near the touchline, intended as a cross, sailed over the head of Malky Muirhead into the top corner.
Lomond were forced to hit Kennoway on the break and looked dangerous when they did so but Muirhead made two stunning stops to keep the score at just 1-0.
On the stroke of half-time a rash tackle from Drew MacLeod gifted Kennoway a penalty and the taker made no mistake.
The second half started with Lomond pinned in their own half but brave tackling and a well-organised offside trap kept Kennoway at bay.
Gavin Dales chipped just over as Lomond looked for a way back into the cup tie but Kennoway took a 3-0 lead on 65 minutes from another set piece.
A near post free-kick was not properly cleared and the striker had a tap-in.
Shortly afterwards, Lomond conceded from open play for the first time in the match as a 20 yard strike left Muirhead with no chance.
Lomond's work rate never ceased and they got their reward with a late consolation goal, Matthew Elder taking Dales' pass in his stride and clipping the ball over the outrushing keeper.
Lomond may be out the cup, but they can be very proud of their efforts.
Starcheck: 10 Fraser Thomson, 7 Malky Muirhead, 3 Matthew Elder
