Cove Rangers swept away by feisty Forres

Highland League title favourites Cove Rangers suffered a shock 3-2 defeat at Forres after falling 3-0 behind in the first half.

Neil Whyte opened for Forres after 11 minutes and Scott Moore doubled the lead six minutes later.Simon Allan's penalty after 31 minutes had the hosts cruising.

But Cove upped their game in the second half after Eric Watson struck a minute after the re-start. Callum Watson jangled Forres nerves after 61 minutes but Forres hung on for all three points.

Keith won through 3-1 at home to Clach with Stuart Walker hitting the opener after 30 minutes. Sam Urquhart hit back two minutes after the break but Johnathan Smith struck twice in 53 and 85 minutes to seal three points for Keith.

In the only other league game, Turriff threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 at Lossiemouth.Colin Charles replied a minute before the break and Nikkie Smith levelled for Lossiemouth after 55 minutes.

Martin McMullen had Lossie ahead six minutes later, but Dave McKenzie scrambled a draw for Turriff.