Cove Rangers made it nine league games unbeaten at Christie Park with a four-nil win over Huntly.
Huntly Caretaker Manager Martin Skinner admitted the timings of goals conceded proved to be costly.
Netting an early opener, Cove Co-Manager John Sheran admitted it was important to get themselves in front going into the break.
After missing a penalty in a shoot-out midweek, Sheran gave praise to goalkeeper Stuart McKenzie for his fourth consecutive shut-out in the league.
