St Johnstone Shocked, Rankin Resigns from Hamilton in Scottish Cup Highlights
The Scottish Cup offered plenty of excitement as several matches unfolded, showcasing thrilling performances and dramatic outcomes. The tournament saw Airdrieonians secure a significant victory against their Lanarkshire rivals, marking the first encounter in this competition since 1970. Meanwhile, St Johnstone faced an unexpected exit after losing to Cove Rangers, who are currently near the bottom of League 1.
Key Match Highlights
- Airdrieonians vs. Lanarkshire Rivals: Lewis McGrattan scored two crucial goals, contributing to a decisive win.
- St Johnstone’s Exit: After an intense battle, Cove Rangers overcame St Johnstone with a 2-1 victory, thanks to Adam Emslie’s extra-time winner.
- Auchinleck Triumph: Connor Boyd and Kyle McAvoy’s second-half goals secured a commanding victory for this West of Scotland League team against Dumbarton.
- Camelon vs. Edinburgh City: Ross Kavanagh initially gave Camelon the lead, but a late equalizer from Lewis McArthur pushed the match to added time, where Dean Watson clinched victory for Camelon.
Notable Managerial Changes
Billy Davies had a successful debut as Greenock Morton’s interim manager. His team managed to avoid defeat against Peterhead, with a thrilling penalty shootout resulting in a 5-3 win. The match saw veteran Niall McGinn open the scoring for Morton, followed by a dramatic equalizer from Kieran Shanks.
Additional Victories in the Cup
- Raith Rovers Win: Dougie Imrie marked a successful debut as the new manager, claiming a win over Alloa Athletic, thanks to Jordan Doherty’s first-half goal.
- Stranraer’s Narrow Escape: In a tense match, Stranraer defeated Clydebank 2-1 in extra time, with Ryan Edgar scoring the decisive goal.
- Dunfermline Athletic Fight Back: Despite falling behind, Dunfermline came back to defeat Queen of the South, propelled by two goals from Chris Kane.
Match Statistics
| Teams | Result |
|---|---|
| Airdrieonians vs. Lanarkshire Rivals | Airdrieonians won |
| Cove Rangers vs. St Johnstone | Cove won 2-1 |
| Auchinleck vs. Dumbarton | Auchinleck won |
| Camelon vs. Edinburgh City | Camelon won |
| Greenock Morton vs. Peterhead | Morton won on penalties |
| Raith Rovers vs. Alloa Athletic | Raith won |
| Stranraer vs. Clydebank | Stranraer won |
| Dunfermline Athletic vs. Queen of the South | Dunfermline won |
The Scottish Cup continues to provide thrilling football, showcasing emerging talents and reminding fans of the tournament’s unpredictability. As the competition progresses, teams will aim to capitalize on their momentum and secure further advancements in the cup.
