Goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who pulled off afantastic save with his feet to deny Salomon Kalou in extra-time, said he was delighted to have picked up a winners' medal for the first time in his career.
The home side had afantastic chance after 68 minutes when Ritchie went one-on-one with Nelson, rounded the goalkeeper, but overhit the ball and was forced too wide to get a decent shooting angle, allowing Ayr to regroup and clear.