Bo'ness Athletic out of Alex Jack Cup after semi-final penalty shootout defeat

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Oct 2021, 09:58 GMT

Updated 28th Oct 2021, 09:58 GMT

Scott Sinclair scored for Bo'ness Athletic

Bo’ness Athletic were beaten 5-4 on penalties after taking East of Scotland Football League premier division side Crossgates Primrose to extra time in the Alex Jack Cup semi-final.

Willie Irvine’s side took an early lead at Humbug Park when Blair Woodburn scored on five minutes. Scott Sinclair added to his 30 goals for the season minutes later from the spot.

The hosts pulled one back before half-time and then went on to score another two to lead the tie.

Athletic substitute Callum Sheridan levelled on 70 minutes to make it 3-3, but no team could find a winner and Primrose won the shootout to earn their place in the final.

Athletic are at Fauldhouse United on EoSFL Conference X duty this Saturday.

Bo'ness Athletic Scott Sinclair

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