Falkirk trail Premier Sports Cup Group A leaders Spartans after beating Cove Rangers on penalties following a 0-0 draw.
With no breakthrough in 90 minutes, Cove and the Bairns each took a point and Falkirk secured a bonus point by winning the shootout 4-2.
Goalkeeper Scott Bain made saves to deny Declan Glass and Liam Parker as Falkirk netted all four of their spot-kicks.
Spartans have six points but have played one game more.
Falkirk have two group games left to play, both at home, against Queen's Park on Tuesday (19:45) and Spartans next Saturday (15:00).
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