Mitchell wins it for Alloa

Scottish Championship side Alloa were pushed all the way by Highland League Brora Rangers but held on for a 1-0 victory in the Petrofac Training Cup.Geoff Mitchell had the first chance of the game for Alloa but his effort was comfortably gathered by home goalkeeper Joe Malin.Malin did well to keep out a header from Colin Hamilton while Rangers' best opportunity of the first half fell to Ally Macdonald from a corner but he fired well over the crossbar.Mitchell broke the deadlock early in the second half when the home side lost possession in midfield and the forward broke clear before firing home a left-foot shot.Alloa goalkeeper Davie Crawford pulled off a great save to deny Steven Mackay and an even better one to keep out Zander Sutherland's stunning effort as the visitors held on.