Alloa manager Terry Christie praised his players' efforts after the 2-0 Scottish Cup defeat by Falkirk.

Goals from Owen Coyle and Collin Samuel ensured the Bairns' safe passage into the quarter-finals at Recreation Park.

But Christie said: "We knew we had to be positive from the start if we were going to take anything from the tie."

"Their lads played out of their skins in what was really a good performance. Our game plan worked perfectly and we were unlucky not to take something from the game.

"There was very little between the clubs but Falkirk are through and I wish them good luck."

Falkirk player-boss John Hughes was relieved to see his side reach the last eight.

"The result was everything we expected and after a good second half there was only going to be one winner."

"The most important thing is that we are in the hat for the next round. I have no preference about who we get as long as it is a home tie."