2008 Scottish Challenge Cup final

The 2008 Scottish Challenge Cup final was played on 16 November 2008 and was the 18th Scottish Challenge Cup final. The final was contested by Ross County who beat Greenock Morton 4–1 in their semi-final[1] and Airdrie United who beat Partick Thistle 1–0.[2] The match was played at McDiarmid Park, Perth. Airdrie won the game 3–2 on penalties, after the match ended 2–2 following extra time.

2008 Scottish Challenge Cup final
Event2008–09 Scottish Challenge Cup
Airdrie United Ross County
2 2
After extra time
Airdrie United won 3–2 on penalties
Date16 November 2008
VenueMcDiarmid Park, Perth
RefereeCalum Murray
Attendance4,091

Both teams had appeared in a Challenge Cup final before, Ross County had been in two, defeating Clyde on penalties in the 2006 final[3] but losing the 2004 final to Falkirk.[4] whereas Airdrie's only final ended in defeat, losing to Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the 2003 final.[5]

Route to the final
See also: 2008–09 Scottish Challenge Cup

Airdrie United
Round Opposition Score
First round Dumbarton (h) 3–2
Second round East Fife (a) 2–0
Quarter-final Cowdenbeath (a) 2–1
Semi-final Partick Thistle (a) 1–0

Ross County
Round Opposition Score
First round St Johnstone (h) 2–1
Second round Raith Rovers (a) 2–1
Quarter-final Clyde (a) 1–0
Semi-final Greenock Morton (h) 4–1

Match details
Airdrie United2–2 (a.e.t.)Ross County
  • McKenna 80'
  • Dowie 103' (o.g.)
 Report
Penalties
 3–2
Attendance: 4,091
Referee: Calum Murray
Airdrie United
Ross County
AIRDRIE UNITED:
GK1Scotland Stephen Robertson
RB2Northern Ireland Marc SmythYellow card 17'
LB3Scotland Paul Loveringdownward-facing red arrow 48'
CM4England Kevin McDonaldYellow card 91'
CB5Scotland Bobby Donnelly
CB6Scotland David Nixondownward-facing red arrow 70'
RM7Scotland Steven McDougalldownward-facing red arrow 68'
CM8Scotland Stephen McKenna
CF9Scotland Paul di Giacomo
CM10Scotland Scott McLaughlin
LM11England Joe CardleYellow card 83'
Substitutes:
MF12Scotland Darren Smithupward-facing green arrow 70'
DF14Northern Ireland Matthew Hazleyupward-facing green arrow 48'
FW15Scotland Simon Lynchupward-facing green arrow 68'
FW16Scotland Stuart Noble
GK17Scotland Lee Hollis
Manager:
Scotland Kenny Black
ROSS COUNTY:
GK1England Tony Bullock
RB2Scotland Mark McCulloch
LB3Scotland Alex KeddieYellow card 96'
CB4Scotland Andy Dowie
CB5Scotland Scott BoydYellow card 108'
RM6Scotland Michael Gardynedownward-facing red arrow 105'
CM7Scotland Richie Hart
CM8Scotland Richard Brittaindownward-facing red arrow 105'
CF9Netherlands Antilles Dyron Daal
CF10Scotland Sean HigginsYellow card 120+1'
LM11Scotland Adam Strachandownward-facing red arrow 114'
Substitutes:
MF12Scotland Martin Scottupward-facing green arrow 105'
DF14Scotland Steven Watt
MF15Scotland Scott Morrisonupward-facing green arrow 114'
FW16Scotland David Wintersupward-facing green arrow 105'
GK18Scotland Joe Malin
Manager:
Scotland Derek Adams

MATCH RULES

  • 90 minutes
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level
  • Five named substitutes
  • Maximum of 3 substitutions

References
  1. "Ross County 4-1 Morton". BBC Sport. 12 October 2008. Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
  2. "Partick Thistle 0-1 Airdrie Utd". BBC Sport. 12 October 2008. Archived from the original on 15 October 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
  3. "Ross County 1-1 Clyde (aet)". BBC Sport. 12 November 2006. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
  4. "Falkirk 2-1 Ross County". BBC Sport. 7 November 2004. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
  5. "Inverness CT claim cup win". BBC Sport. 26 October 2003. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
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