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Thursday 2nd April 2015

Alloa - Road to the Petrofac Final

A look back at Alloa Athletic's journey to the Petrofac Training Cup final.

Alloa Athletic travel to Perth on Sunday to take on Livingston in the final of the Petrofac Training Cup.
 
The Wasps brushed aside Arbroath 4-1 at Gayfield in Round 1. Stephen Simmons opened the scoring early on with a stunning strike from outside the box. Greig Spence then followed up with a second-half hat-trick before the hosts netted a consolation with a minute to go.
 
Next up for Alloa was a trip to play local rivals Stirling Albion at Forthbank. Spence netted a second-half double to put the visitors out of sight. Darren Lee Smith scored late on for Stirling but Alloa managed to hold out for the win.
 
It took an 89th minute header from Ryan McCord to see off League One Morton 1-0 at Cappielow in the quarter finals.
 
Alloa went on to host Rangers at the Indodrill in what turned out to be a semi-final cup classic. Goals from Dean Shiels and Kenny Miller gave Rangers the advantage.
 
Spence netted with just under 20 minutes remaining before McCord popped up to level the tie just two minutes later.
 
With a minute left, Spence found himself unmarked inside the Rangers box and fired a low shot past Steve Simonsen to complete an incredible comeback and book his side a spot in the final.
 
 
What is the Petrofac Final?
 
SPFL Championship sides Livingston and Alloa Athletic will battle it out, on Sunday the 5th of April, in the final of the Petrofac Training Cup.
 
The match kicks off at 4.05pm and will take place at McDiarmid Park in Perth.
 
Fanzone!
 
All supporters are invited to our fantastic fanzone on the astroturf pitch next to the stadium. There will be something for everyone!
 
Live music, entertainment, games, football and free food for all, courtesy of sponsors, Petrofac Training Services.
 
How Much?
 
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £5 for concessions with under 12s getting in for FREE as long as they are accompanied by an adult!
 
Where to Buy?
 
Livingston tickets are available from Reception at the Energy Assets Arena, Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm or via 01506 417 000.
 
Alloa Athletic tickets are can be purchased from the Alloa Leisure Bowl, weekdays 6.30am-9.00pm and 9.00am-4.00pm at weekends. Alloa supporters can make a postal application via Alloa Athletic FC, Indodrill Stadium, Clackmannan Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1RY before Tuesday 31st March.
 
How Can I Get Involved?
 
Once you’ve got your ticket, keep an eye on the chat on Twitter and Facebook!
 
For exclusive content and all the latest build up ahead of the final follow @Petrofac_Cup 
 
Like the Petrofac Training Cup on Facebook HERE 
 
Get involved in the chat on social media using the hashtag #PetrofacFinal 
 
Visit the Petrofac Training Cup website HERE 
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