DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick has said 'it wasn't quite plain sailing' after his team's 4-2 win over Bridport in the Dorset Senior Cup on Tuesday night.

The Magpies boss has praised Bridport's 'dogged' performance against his Southern League side and admitted the Bees could feel 'hard done by' after being denied a late penalty.

Goals from Wes Fogden, Luke Roberts, Shaquille Gwengwe and Marcus Daws saw Dorchester prevail - but the game could have easily swung Bridport's way.

Speaking after the game, Killick said: "Without wanting to sound arrogant, it wasn't quite as plain sailing as I would have hoped.

"The game was in the balance for the majority of time and Bridport made it difficult and uncomfortable for us, so it was a good test and we prevailed in the end."

READ: Dorset Senior Cup: Dorchester Town 4-2 Bridport Town

When asked about Bridport's grievances of being denied a penalty at 3-2, the Magpies boss added: "I couldn't see it clearly as it was at the far side, but based on their player's reactions, they felt it was a valid claim.

"It would have made the scores level with very little time left in the game, meaning a potential penalty shoot out, so we were relieved.

"I can understand why they will feel hard done by with all they put into the game and they could of got a result."

Only one player started the game against Bridport that had started the game against Tiverton at the weekend, and Killick was pleased that the timing of the tie had allowed him to field players who needed match fitness.

He added: "I think what was pleasing was that in terms of the players who started on Saturday, none started against Bridport other than Ieun (Turner) at the back.

"So that was very positive, it meant we could give players minutes who needed it."

The draw for the quarter-finals has already been made and Dorchester know they will be playing at home again on Tuesday, November 12.

However, they will not learn who they will play until next week after Sturminster Newton United play Gillingham after their game was postponed due to the weather.

Killick will not be taking anything for granted in this year's competition though, with the game against Bridport serving as a reminder of how lower league teams can cause them problems. 

He added: "After moaning about not getting home cup ties, we now have another one.

"We will not be getting carried away though, and we hope we will be able to to get a strong side out in the next round and show enough to get through.

"After Tuesday we have to be sure that everything in terms of how we approach the game is as it should be."