Berwick Rangers made more from Virtual Scottish Cup than on home league matchday

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Berwick Rangers insist they made more money in a Virtual Scottish Cup tie than from a home league matchday. The Lowland League side were one of 32 teams who took part in the first round of the donateaticket.com Scottish Cup.

Sixteen ties generated £17,645 for the clubs with matches decided by the most number of £5 tickets bought by fans over a 72-hour period.Berwick beat League Two Stenhousemuir 358-290 to rake in almost £1,800 and progress to the second round draw which was made by ex-Sky Sports presenter David Tanner last night.And Wee Gers director Dave Buglass admits the response from punters willing to put their hands in their pockets has blown club officials away.He said: “The cup was launched on the Thursday night and by the time we