It would have made for some nervous moments as the Congupna players and supporters checked the scores of the clash between Nathalia and Tongala.
The Purples managed to snare a 33-30 win, but without the percentage-boosting triumph it needed, Congupna was able to retain eighth position.
The Blues were left to fall to 10th spot on the table, with the same amount of victories as Congupna and Nathalia.
Elsewhere in the competition, Rumbalara secured the minor premiership after a 71-30 victory against Finley, with Deniliquin lining up to face the ladder-leader following a 50-18 win against Tungamah.
Echuca United made second spot its own after defeating Numurkah 76-21, while Moama rolled into another finals series on the back of an 81-20 drubbing of Katandra.
Mulwala held on for a tight 48-46 win againt Cobram, but could not do enough to replace the Tigers in fifth spot on the A-grade table.
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