CARELESS Ayr United slipped to their third defeat in four games,

Shane Sutherland blasted the visitors ahead with a free-kick from just outside the box in 22 minutes.

Ian McCall's side levelled two minutes later when Craig Moore intercepted a poor passback and rifled the ball  home from 10 yards.

However in 41 minutes Peterhead restored their advantage when Rory McAllister shot home from eight yars.

In the second half, United missed a few chances but they were not clinical enough in front of goal and the northern side held on to deeat Ayr for a second time this season.