Livingston boss admits cup victory was all about winning over performance

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Livingston boss David Martindale insisted he was happy to put result over performance as the Lions booked a place in the Viaplay Cup quarter-finals.An early goal from Joel Nouble was added to by Cristian Montano midway through the second-half as they picked up a 2-0 win over Ayr United.The gaffer confessed their early opener appeared to galvanise their visitors which resulted in a 'wee nibble' at his players in the changing room at the interval - and that had the desired impact as they ensured their spot in the last eight.Martindale said: "You only need to look at other clubs today to realise how difficult these games are.

You look at Morton at Ibrox or Airdrie against Ross County. It's difficult. I don’t think there’s a lot between the bottom six of the Premiership and the top six of the Championship."I'm delighted to be in the next round.

In any game you take result over performance, although you want both obviously."He added: "I think in the first half we weren't great but was that down to Ayr United?

Probably. Second half we created a few chances where we've got to do better.“We’re in the next round, scored two goals and got a clean sheet.