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Alloa Athletic moved off the bottom of the Championship after a hard-fought victory at Palmerston which leaves Queen of the South still searching for their first league win of the season.

Alan Trouten poked in the only goal from a Robert Thomson pass 13 minutes into the second half.

Queens striker Stephen Dobbie blasted a good opportunity over the top in the first period.

Dobbie was later denied by a terrific saving tackle from Andy Graham.

The win lifts the Wasps above Queens, Dunfermline and Partick Thistle.

Queen of the South manager Allan Johnston: "It was a really poor game which was really lacking in quality. We got caught on the counter-attack on the goal which is really frustrating.

"We have to be better than that, but it is a hard league and we need to start winning soon. It is all about taking your chances and that 90 minutes will have done Stephen Dobbie the power of good after a long spell out."

Alloa Athletic manager Peter Grant: "The boys were excellent today and this group of players have a real desire to win games of football and they showed that in abundance today.

"I know we have the guys to get us goals but we need to be strong at the back as well. I have no doubt we can keep Alloa in the Championship. I want to be Barcelona when we have the ball and I want to be the ugliest team possible when we don't."