Having won all six pre-season friendly matches, Queens were favourites to beat Dumbarton in this the opening round of the Ramsdens Challenge Cup--even though we were the visitors.
Just a couple of years ago we beat them 5-1 in the League Cup but it proved a much harder task this time around.
The all important winner came from a 69 minute header from Nicky Clark following a cross from Dan Carmichael.
Manager Allan Johnston fielded a strong starting line-up but admitted the homesters made it difficult for us.
And `Magic` stressed, "It`s always great to get off to a good start and get that first victory under your belt.
"Dumbarton are a good playing side so I was delighted to get off on a winner."
"Young Nicky Clark was more than happy with his own personal contribution and added, "I was very happy and couldn`t have asked for better in our first match of the season.
"It was a good confident start!
"We`re now all looking forward to the next round."
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