Martyn Fotheringham celebrates his early goal for Forfa

Forfar won promotion to Division Two thanks to goals from Martyn Fotheringham and Bryan Deasley in their play-off win over Arbroath.

Following a goalless first leg, Fotheringham looped in a cracking shot after just five minutes.

The home side were dealt a blow on the hour when Stephen Tulloch was dismissed for a second caution.

However, the Loons held firm and substitute Deasley added a late goal after missing two good chances.

The result means Arbroath drop down to Division Three and the visitors will rue a number of scorned chances.

Philip McGuire's header from Kenneth McLean's corner produced a fine fingertip save from Euan McLean and Robbie Ross missed with a close range header.

Tulloch also missed the target with a header from close in before he was sent off.

Already on a yellow card for unsporting behaviour, he received his second booking for a foul on Kenneth McLean.

Dick Campbell's men responded well to the setback and Deasley was always a threat on the counter-attack as victory was sealed.

Forfar: McLean, McCulloch, Tulloch, Bishop, Tod, Sellars, Watson (Kevin Fotheringham 71), Mowat, Gibson, Templeman (Gordon 85), Martyn Fotheringham (Deasley 49). Subs Not Used: Brown, Calum Smith.

Sent Off: Tulloch (60). Booked: Tulloch. Goals: Martyn Fotheringham 5, Deasley 90.

Arbroath: Hill, Rattray, Mclaughlin, McGuire (Suttie 88), Doris, Gibson (Nimmo 57), McCulloch, Booth, McLean, Megginson (McIlravey 78), Ross. Subs Not Used: Morrison, McMullan.

Booked: Rattray.

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