In a contest largely devoid of genuine chances, it was Cootamundra’s Aaron Kemp who seized a rare opportunity, capitalising on a well-placed long ball just before half-time.

“We just took our chance when we got it and that was the difference in the end,” Strikers co-coach Adam McPhail said.

“It helped that we won our tackles and were solid in defence.”

Strikers remain four points behind fourth-placed Leeton, who claimed a valuable 4-2 win over South Wagga at MIA Sports Field.

Meanwhile, Junee claimed its first victory of the season, downing Young 4-2 at Burns Park.

Jaguars coach Lincoln Weir led the way, finishing with a hat-trick. 

Tumut salvaged a 1-1 draw with Wagga United at Rawlings Park on Saturday night.

United's Adam Holmes struck in the 88th minute, before Tumut's Jarrod Casey equalised within 30 seconds.