Plymouth Gladiators v Glasgow Tigers

GLASGOW ended Plymouth’s mathematical play-off chances by taking the aggregate point at the Coliseum in a Super Heat on Tuesday.

The Gladiators won the match 49-41 to move up to fifth in the Cab Direct Championship table, but they are now four points off the top four with one match remaining.

Joe Thompson scored a four-ride paid maximum (8+4) for the home side, and reserve Anze Grmek impressed with 11+1, whilst the Tigers’ top two of Chris Harris (15+1) and Leon Flint (10+1) brought their side level on aggregate with advantages in Heats 13 and 15.

Although Gladiators guest Troy Batchelor won the Super Heat, Harris and Flint remained ahead of Thompson to secure a point for the Tigers, who are now second in the table.

Glasgow boss Cami Brown said: “I’m naturally disappointed with the result. We had too many passengers again and that keeps costing us bigtime.

“But I’m delighted that we managed to pick up the aggregate point. That could be really important and that was our minimum target tonight.

“Thankfully Chris and Leon have been outstanding and they kept us in the meeting and forced it to a Super Heat to decide the aggregate bonus point.

“Our guest Vinnie Foord was also excellent and Freddy Hodder is contributing which is good to see.”

CAB DIRECT CHAMPIONSHIP
PLYMOUTH 49: Anze Grmek 11+1, Troy Batchelor 10, Joe Thompson 8+4, Daniel Klima 7+1, Danny King 7, Ben Barker 6+1, Ben Whalley 0
GLASGOW 41: Chris Harris 15+1, Leon Flint 10+1, Vinnie Foord 8, Freddy Hodder 3+1, Kevin Juhl Pedersen 3, Jason Edwards 2+1, Sam Hagon 0
Aggregate scores tied: Glasgow win the aggregate point after winning a Super Heat 5-4

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