Keith denied Highland League victory over Fraserburgh by late penalty while Rothes exit North of Scotland Cup at hands of strong Inverness Caledonian Thistle side
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Keith bounced back from their Scottish Cup disappointment with an impressive league performance at home to title-chasers Fraserburgh.
The Maroons twice led the 2022 champions but an own goal and a penalty rebound rescued a point for the Buchan visitors in a 2-2 draw.
Keith boss Craig Ewen reacted to Saturday's poor 5-2 loss at home to Luncarty, and with this weekend's League Cup semi at Brora in mind he made five changes to his starting line-up from the Scottish Cup clash.
After a goalless first half, the home side edged in front through striker Mikey Taylor's first goal for the club.
A Liam Cheyne own goal drew Fraserburgh level with 20 minutes to go.
Keith regained the lead on 83 minutes through sub Mikey Ironside.
The Kynoch Park men were just three minutes from victory when Broch were awarded a penalty kick. Keith keeper Craig Reid repeated his spot kick save from Saturday but kicker Ryan Sargent followed up to net the rebound and land a point for the relieved visitors.
Brechin City came up with a crucial 90th minute winner at Banks O' Dee in the battle between the two unbeaten sides in the Highland League.
It looked like both teams would preserve their unblemished records so far until Ryan Ferguson popped up at the death to fire Brechin to victory at Spain Park.
In the North of Scotland Cup, Rothes were edged out by a strong Caley Thistle outfit, watched by the Inverness side's new manager Duncan Ferguson.
An early Keith Bray goal at MacKessack Park was enough to book the Highlanders' place in the semi-finals.
