Manager Jamie McKim admits it was painful to see his side narrowly beaten despite playing almost the entire match without a recognised goalkeeper between the sticks.
Johnstone Burgh were hoping to add a valuable three points in their push for a WoSFL First Division promotion spot at Keanie Park on Saturday.
But they were faced with the “nightmare” scenario of having to put an outfield player in goal when No 1 Glen Cameron was forced off injured after just 42 seconds.