Hamilton manager Billy Reid felt his side deserved their Co-operative Insurance Cup defeat at the hands of Raith Rovers despite strong suspicions of offside around the only goal.

Mark Ferry forced home from close range in the 68th minute following a blocked shot from Gregory Tade, who appeared to be a yard ahead of the Hamilton defence when he was found by John Baird's pass.

But Accies failed to launch a sustained comeback and Tomas Cerny kept the score down when he saved Tade's late penalty, the fifth Hamilton have conceded in three games. Reid, whose side have lost their opening two Clydesdale Bank Premier League matches 4-0 against Aberdeen and Hearts, said: "I thought the best team won.

 "There wasn't a lot in it first half but second half Tomas Cerny kept us in the game with two or three great saves.

"I've been told the goal was two yards offside, whether it was I don't know. But it doesn't matter, we didn't do enough to win the game. To get out-fought and out-battled isn't good enough."

Source: PA