Goals from Sam Kerr and David Veitch gave Cumbernauld Colts a League Cup final victory over Bellshill Athletic.

A first half strike from Kerr sent Colts on their way, before a late Veitch penalty secured the victory, at a wet Ochilview park.

Cumbernauld had started well, testing Bellshill stopper Ben McDougall with a flurry of early efforts, but he was well up to the challenge. Both sides had to take time, and adapt to the conditions they were playing in, which lead to a tight contest in the opening half hour.

On the 33rd minute, McCaughey put Cumbernauld ahead. McDougal’s short pass from the back was intercepted by the Cumbernauld frontman, and he made no mistake, firing it into the bottom corner.

In the second half, Bellshill began to grow into the game, as they looked to resurrect their cup dreams. No side was able to make a breakthrough, as the game became a dogged affair in the middle of the park.

Bellshill’s best opportunity came just seven minutes from time. Reece Scobbie managed to burst through on goal, but smashed his effort off the woodwork. Bellshill were made to pay in the 88th minute, conceding a penalty with just minutes to spare. Veitch stepped up, and put it just beyond McDougall.

Bellshill put up a good fight, but in the end, failed to find that killer touch up front. Cumbernauld had found their form in front of goal however, and made their chances count.