Glasgow Tigers team manager Cami Brown hailed the performance from his side after a Cab Direct KO Cup win over Oxford Cheetas in the West of Scotland.
The Allied Vehicles Tigers won 51-39 in the quarter-final, first leg at Ashfield. Oxford led in the early stages and Glasgow lost Ace Pijper after a nasty crash.
The young rider as a suspected broken wrist, but hero reserve Jack Smith with paid 12 points helped Tigers build up a lead.
Brown said: “It was looking difficult early on when we lost Ace, but Jack was sensational and all the boys stepped-up to put Oxford under so much pressure.
“They are a very good side but we have managed to deliver something to defend at their place on Wednesday.”
Brown (pictured) added: “To be honest I’ve never seen Jack ride that well. He was the match winner and James Pearson also produced two brilliant 5-1s as well. Leon Flint was excellent. It was a really gutsy performance. It’s only half-time. They are seriously good at Cowley, but we’ve given ourselves a chance.”
CAB DIRECT KO CUP, QUARTER-FINAL,1st leg
GLASGOW 51: Chris Harris 11+1, Jack Smith 10+2, Steve Worrall 9+1, Leon Flint 8+2, James Pearson 6+2, Paul Starke 5, Ace Pijper 2.
OXFORD 39: Scott Nicholls 10+1, Sam Masters 10, Jordan Jenkins 6+1, Ashton Boughen 6, Cameron Heeps 4+1, Luke Killeen 3, Henry Atkins 0.
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