NO COMPLAINTS FROM WITCHES

IPSWICH manager Paul Hurry accepted opponents Leicester had been the better team across the two legs of the Premiership KO Cup Final.

The Witches went down 50-40 at the Hydroscand Arena on Thursday and were left to rue the fact that they had not been able to take a lead to the East Midlands from the first leg, having been held to a draw at Foxhall.

Hurry said: “It’s a bit disappointing, but we were just not making starts and we were beaten by the better team. They have not been beaten at home all year.

“They made starts and got going, and we didn’t. Drew Kemp made the difference again too, scoring 10 paid 11 points.

“Kevin (Juhl Pedersen) did well. He got his head around the track, and he was really going in the last couple of rides. He got dialled in and it was good to see.

“I think the result is disappointing for everyone, but it is what it is. They all tried their best and it just didn’t quite work on the night. At the end of the day, the better team won.”

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