After some inspiring rugby in their last few games, Glasgow showed that they can also "win ugly" in a dour battle at Netherdale.
An uninspiring first half was followed by an even poorer second period, the only highlight being a great individual try by Alan Bulloch early on before a frantic closing period saw the lead change hands in the last few minutes. With the score at 8-all both teams spurned chances to get in front and for a time it looked like the points would be shared.
Glasgow fans were there in good numbers to cheer on their team to one final effort when it looked like Borders had snatched victory with a penalty in the last minute. Yet again, Sean Lamont showed his ability to sniff out scoring chances when he dived over for the winning try to the delight of the travelling support.
In such a poor match there were few opportunities for players to shine but Alan Bulloch came on and looked dangerous whenever he had ball in hand. Rory Kerr had a great try-saving tackle in the first half and Sam Pinder always makes life difficult for his opposite number.
In the forwards Donnie Macfadyen, while not scaling the heights of recent weeks, put in another useful shift while Joe Beardshaw seems to relish the work nobody else wants to do.
Another encouraging sign was the presence of players like Cammy Mather and Dan Parks who, despite being withdrawn from club duty by Matt Williams, were there to cheer on their teammates, in the case of Cammy from the commentary box.