Highland League: Cove return to top spot

PAUL Emslie struck twice as Cove Rangers came from behind to beat nine-man Formartine United 3-1 and return to the summit.

After failing to beat lowly Clach at home, Forres sit a point adrift, but still hold a game in hand. Emslie said: “We held our nerve and won – and that says it all about the lads”

Stuart Soane put United ahead early on, but Emslie’s double and goals by Emslie and Ryan Stott ensured victory.

Forres lost two valuable points in a 1-1 draw at home to Clach after Sam Urquhart’s reply wiped out Kyle Scott’s opener.

Elsewhere, Buckie Thistle won 3-0 at Huntly, Nairn trounced Wick 5-0 and Fraserburgh rampaged to a 6-1 win at Lossiemouth. Inverurie dominated in a 4-1 beating of Turriff and Keith swept aside Brora 4-0 at Kynoch Park. In the wooden- spoon battle, Strathspey edged out Fort William 2-1 to go four points above the bottom side.