MELROSE coach John Dalziel looked back on his side's dramatic 21-21 draw with Stirling County - and was left wondering if referee Graeme Ormiston's watch had stopped.
The Bridgehaugh hosts scored eight points during the period of added time to claim a share of the spoils. And Dalziel made his puzzled feelings clear when he declared: "We can't blame the match officials for not winning, but I have no idea where he got the eight extra minutes from - there wasn't an injury in the game.
"Having said that, two away points might end up being useful in the final tally."
County coach David Adamson was far from surprised at his team's ability to bounce back. He said: "After the previous week's heavy defeat at Ayr, we came together.
"I knew the tenacity was there and I am pleased we showed it. The guys played with a lot of heart to get the draw."
A try by Neil Irvine-Hess had put Melrose in control with the clock ticking down, but the crucial conversion drifted wide. And the locals rallied with a touchdown from Jack Urqhhart and a levelling penalty by Jonny Hope.
Ayr jumped to the top of the table with their most potent display of the season, outgunning champions Heriot's 29-25 on their own patch.
Glasgow Hawks re-ignited their title challenge with a superb all-round performance to beat Currie 36-29 at Malleny Park. It was a real team effort by the visitors and their six-try tally was no more than they deserved, with Brendan McGroarty and Matt Smith each scoring twice.
Selkirk's wait for a first top flight success goes on after they were demolished 59-24 on home turf by a slick Hawick outfit.
Full-back Darcy Graham led the Hawick charge with a hat-trick of tries, to add to his double the previous week.
Boroughmuir captured a precious bonus point on the road as they snuffed out the challenge of Gala by 32-12 at Netherdale.
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