Berwick Rangers 2 Alloa 1.

Byline: By Ian Smith 

(Alloa win 5-2 on aggregate)

Berwick boss John Coughlin blasted the play-off set-up after watching his promotion dream go up in smoke, writes Ian Smith.

Rangers battled to the bitter end but Alloa's first leg victory provided a fatal blow as The Wasps secured second division survival.

"Both the club and myself have expressed our displeasure at the system which we believe has cost us promotion," said the manger.

"This is only a trial and may revert back to two up and two down in the future and this could mean Berwick are one of the few teams to be penalised."

Angry Coughlin moaned: "This is particularly galling considering we picked up 76 points ( the same as the league champions ( and only missed out on goal difference."

Alloa were in the driving seat in the early stages and it was no surprise when they took the lead.

Rangers' Kevin McLeish missed a penalty before the break before the home side came out fighting after the restart.

And the Borderers got their reward in the 55th minute when Robby Horn headed home.

Ten minutes from the end he was on target again when he forced a Cowan header from a corner over the line. But it was too little too late as Berwick lost on aggregate.