DANISH speedster Hans Andersen is expecting a tougher ride at Wimborne Road when Pirates and Coventry replay their Knockout Cup semi-final.

Andersen impressed in Wednesday night's classic tie, which saw the team draw 45-45, just as they had in the first leg at Brandon on Monday.

The tied result forced a two-legged replay (dates to be confirmed), which Andersen thinks will see the home sides more dominant than in the original fixtures.

He said: "We definitely know the Pirates are going to be stronger at home.

"But we're definitely going to be stronger at home as well in the first leg."

Former Pirate Andersen, whose name was greeted with boos from the Poole Castle Cover faithful, thought his side had victory in the bag during a nailbiting finale.

With Chris Brandon Bomber' Harris out in front, Andersen found a way past Dave Watt and the Bees looked all set to progress to the final.

But Australian Holder flew past Harris to force a 3-3 and seal an epic draw for the hosts.

"It was good but I just wish we could've sneaked that win, it would've been nice to win by two and go straight to the final," said Andersen, who notched two race wins on his way to 11 paid 12.

"A few of the Poole boys were off form today and we had a bit of luck, then again we didn't have the best of home meetings on Monday, so I think it equals out."

Reflecting on heat 15, the Dane said: "I passed Davey and wasn't going to put my neck on the line to try to pass Chris because I thought Bomber had it.

"But unfortunately he had a bit of a misfire on his bike and Chris managed to find a way through."