2008–09 Scottish Challenge Cup
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The 2008–09 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the ALBA Challenge Cup due to sponsorship reasons with MG Alba, was the 18th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were St Johnstone, who defeated Dunfermline Athletic by 3–2 in the 2007 final.[1]
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Tournament details | |
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Country | Scotland |
Teams | 30 |
Defending champions | St Johnstone |
Final positions | |
Champions | Airdrie United |
Runner-up | Ross County |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 29 |
Goals scored | 87 (3 per match) |
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The competition was won by Airdrie United who defeated Ross County 3–2 on penalties following a 2–2 draw after extra time, the winning penalty was scored by Marc Smyth.[2]