Wishaw shock Beith Juniors in cup as gaffer hails "unbelievable achievement"
dailyrecord.co.ukWishaw boss David Dunn says his players have shown they are capable of mixing it with anyone after a dramatic Kilmarnock Pie West of Scotland Football League Cup win over Beith Juniors.The Conference C side were heavy underdogs against Premier Division opposition due to the three-tier gap.
But the Beltane Park outfit were 2-1 victors in Ayrshire.Scott Nicol scored either side of half-time to secure a shock victory and his winner came via a stoppage time penalty, sparking wild scenes in the travelling camp.Jordan Hart had to make numerous saves in the game and the Wishy goalkeeper denied Beith’s Conner McGlinchey from the penalty spot after he had netted in first half proceedings.Dunn said: “I didn’t sleep much on Saturday!
It’s an unbelievable achievement from the club. My throat was gone after it as you would expect.“The boys were unbelievable.
It’s a performance I was so proud of standing on the side and a result I think we deserved in the end.“They are a few divisions above us and they are a top side.
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