GLASGOW boss Cami Brown said “basic mistakes” led to defeat at Oxford in the Cab Direct KO Cup last night.
The Cheetahs beat the Tigers 54-36 to gain a six-point aggregate to progress to the semi-finals at Cowley.
Tigers boss, Cami Brown, said: “I wasn’t happy with what we threw away.
“I had words with some of the riders, some daft riding and some mistakes which shouldn’t happen.
“We were on a 5-1 and ended up a 4-2 against us, and then a comfortable 4-2 that became a 3-3.
“It’s silly mistakes and we have to eradicate them.
“I’m hugely disappointed about that and I’ve let them know about it. It’s basic mistakes.
“It’s difficult because they are a good team around their home track.”
Cheetahs boss Peter Schroeck said: “Despite the 12-point deficit from the first leg, I always felt we could do it. I retained faith in the boys and that paid off.
“It felt good. Glasgow are big hitters. They are the current league champions, and they know how to win silverware.
“We put in a team performance and within that, several individuals stood up and showed what they’re all about.
“I couldn’t be any prouder and I was chuffed for the lads.
“Jordan Jenkins told me he would fix his problems and he did, and he rode very well.
“Cam Heeps and Henry also chipped in, and Luke Killeen was very impressive from reserve.”
Scott Nicholls and Chris Harris fought in a classic Heat 11 battle, before the home side edged in front overall in the next race.
Nicholls and Sam Masters won the crucial Heat 15 over Harris and Steve Worrall.
Masters scored 12+1 for the Cheetah hosts with Harris picking up 11 for the Tigers.
Oxford Cheetahs will hope to continue their victories in the BSN series against Plymouth Gladiators on Saturday at Plymouth Coliseum.
Glasgow Tigers will be hoping for a comeback in the next battle against Workington Comets tomorrow at Ashfield Stadium.
The semi-finals of the KO Cup will be decided by 17 May with the Edinburgh Monarchs, Poole Pirates, Workington Comets, Redcar Bears, Scunthorpe Scorpions and Berwick Bandits all now vying for the remaining spots.
Words by Freya Taylor.
Images by Les Aubrey.