The sides must now win their remaining two games of the season for a chance to take part in the finals.

The top side played away at Berwick and with both sides in the top four of the ladder, it was a must-win game for either side.

The hot, steamy conditions added to the intensity of the game and the lead changed several times before the Cranbourne side went to the break six shots down.

The visitors were unable to rally after tea and eventually went down on all rinks.

The loss caused the side to fall from fourth to sixth spot on the division one ladder.

The second side played at home against ladder leader Berwick (2).

Rob Reid's rink of Mel Cassano, Fritz Helle and Alan Mickle achieved a rare eight shots maximum score on the second end of its game and is now eligible for the sought-after eight badge.

This was the only positive to come out of the game for Cranbourne, which was out-bowled by its opponent.

Only Joe Byrne's rink of Ken Fulton, Steve Bentley and Brian Caddell had a win, giving the side two valuable points in the lead-up to finals.

The third side travelled to Cheltenham and managed to knock off the ladder leader on its home turf.

The green was very tricky and two-paced, making it hard for bowlers to find a consistent line and length.

The win leaves the side only three points outside the four, in fifth spot behind Narre Warren.

An exciting win at home by the Cranbourne fourth side against Cheltenham brought smiles to the faces of the clubhouse spectators in an otherwise bleak day for the club.