Cup relief for JJ
20 Sep 2006 - 15:25:01
Kilmarnock boss Jim Jefferies was relieved not to be on the wrong end of a CIS Insurance Cup shock against Livingston on Tuesday.
The Rugby Park clash went into extra-time after Livi's Steven Craig netted from the penalty spot to cancel out Gary Wales' opener, but a 115th-minute free-kick from Frazer Wright ensured there was no need for a penalty shootout.
Jefferies said: "I knew before the game it would be a hard shift. Livi have players who have played in the SPL and are top of the First Division.
"I've said many times before with cup ties that it's not about how well you play, it's about getting into the next round.
"We weren't at our best - I'm just delighted to be through.
"Both teams had chances when it went to 1-1. We seemed to slack off after we scored.
"We are maybe due a wee bit of luck in cup ties, though I wouldn't say it was down to luck - we deservedly went in front."
