Third division roundup: Gordon gives Alloa a precious point in chase to top as Coyne’s lob sinks leaders
East Stirlingshire 1 - 0 Annan Athletic
Shire blew a chance to open the scoring in the 35th minute as Bradley Coyne’s penalty was saved by Craig Summersgill. But three minutes later Coyne made amends, lobbing Summersgill for a surprise win over the Third Division leaders.
Montrose 1 - 1 Alloa Athletic
Alloa moved to within a point of Annan after rescuing a draw at Montrose. Scott Johnstone headed Montrose into a 15th-minute lead but Ben Gordon headed the leveller in the 79th minute after good work from Ryan McCord.
Queen’s Park 1 - 1 Peterhead
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Hide AdThe visitors took a deserved lead when Rory McAllister connected emphatically with Ryan Strachan’s cross in the 48th minute.
With eight minutes remaining, Paul McGinn set up David Murray for a scarcely-deserved equaliser.
Berwick Rangers 0 - 2 Clyde
John Sweeney gave the visitors a 25th-minute lead from the penalty spot after reckless Berwick defending, and Liam Cusack clinically converted Michael Oliver’s tempting cross to seal the points with four minutes remaining.
Elgin City 1 - 1 Stranraer
The home side took an early lead through Paul Millar’s powerful ninth-minute header from a Graeme Beveridge centre.
Stranraer fought back, though, and rescued a point courtesy of Stephen Stirling’s 63rd-minute strike.