Stars lead from the front, but Douglas tighten up at the back

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A steelier defence could be the foundation for a Douglas county title challenge this year, or so the plan goes. Having kept clean sheets in all three of their league outings this spring, Douglas looked on course for another shut-out until Barry Johnson’s 63rd-minute goal from a 21-yard free.