Cove are back at summit

COVE moved one point clear at the top of the Highland League after grabbing an early lead through Robbie Henderson.

They had to wait until the final minute before finding a decisive second goal through substitute Phil Reid.

The first goal arrived in 16 minutes when Martin Johnstone swept the ball into the path of Henderson, who nicked and steered a low drive in off the far post.

Cove’s Jordan Heads headed against the bar before half-time and forced goalkeeper Ricky Horne into a superb save after the interval.

Rothes almost pounced on the break when Neale Davidson burst through but keeper Stuart McKenzie was sharp off his line to block.

A combination of Horne and the woodwork kept Cove at bay before Reid curled home a neat second goal in stoppage time.