Scottish Cup

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Scottish Cup Drama: VAR Controversy and Surprise Victories Rock the Tournament

Ayr United - Dundee - Football - Kilmarnock - Scottish Cup - St. Johnstone - VAR controversies

Dive into the Scottish Cup chaos with VAR disputes, unexpected upsets, and rapid-fire goals! Find out which teams are causing a stir and making headlines in the latest round of the competition.

The Scottish Cup is ablaze with drama as VAR controversies hit the headlines, leaving former players and fans bewildered. With only one match, Celtic vs Buckie, set to use VAR, and just a handful of fourth round ties having a fourth official, the tournament is facing scrutiny. Falkirk breathes a sigh of relief as they pass a pitch inspection for their clash against Bonnyrigg Rose, ensuring the game goes ahead. Kilmarnock's explosive start against Dundee spells disaster for the latter, as early goals secure their spot in the last 16.

St. Johnstone's Scottish Cup woes continue as Airdrie knocks them out early once again. Despite their 2021 victory, St. Johnstone struggles to make an impact in the competition. Meanwhile, Ayr United celebrates reaching the last 16 after defeating Kelty Hearts in a thrilling encounter. The tournament is a rollercoaster of emotions, with surprising victories and heart-wrenching losses keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

In a whirlwind of events, Kilmarnock storms into the fifth round with a dominant performance against Dundee, while Airdrieonians stun St. Johnstone with a single goal securing their victory. The Scottish Cup remains unpredictable and full of excitement, showcasing the magic of football that keeps fans coming back for more.

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Scottish Cup VAR discrepancies branded a farce by het-up former ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Only Celtic vs Buckie will use VAR while just three of 13 fourth round ties will have a fourth official on the touchline.

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Scottish Cup fourth round: Falkirk's trip to Bonnyrigg Rose given the ... (Falkirk Herald)

Falkirk's Scottish Cup trip to Bonnyrigg Rose this afternoon will go ahead after passing a pitch inspection.

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Fast Killie start ends Dundee's Scottish Cup hopes (BBC Sport)

Kilmarnock fly out of the blocks at Rugby Park to see off Dundee and secure a place in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup in the only all-Premiership tie of ...

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St Johnstone dumped out of Scottish Cup early again as Airdrie beat ... (The Courier)

They haven't won a game in the competition since Jason Kerr lifted the trophy at Hampden Park in 2021. And Craig Levein's side can have no complaints about ...

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Scottish Cup Kilmarnock v Dundee - Match Report - Dundee ... (Dundee FC)

The hosts ran in early goals from Kyle Vassell and Marley Watkins before the Dark Blues woke up. Dundee fought back, but for all their attacking there was no ...

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St Johnstone dumped out of the Scottish Cup by Airdrie (Scottish Daily Record)

In fact, the Perth club has failed to win a game in the competition since lifting the trophy in 2021. The stumbling block on this occasion proved ...

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Whirlwind start from Kilmarnock books fifth round Scottish Cup place ... (PLZ Soccer)

Kyle Vassell netted after just 17 seconds before Marley Watkins netted less than two minutes later as Killie put Dundee out of the Scottish Cup.

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Rapid start sees Kilmarnock seal Scottish Cup last-16 berth with win ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Killie safely booked their place in the fifth round as two early goals saw them on their way to a 2-0 win over Dundee.

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St Johnstone suffer shock Scottish Cup upset - PLZ Soccer (PLZ Soccer)

A Nikolay Todorov goal nine minutes into the second half was enough for Championship Airdrieonians pull off a shock and knock Premiership outfit St ...

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Todorov scores as Airdrieonians stun St Johnstone (BBC News)

And one goal proved to be enough to secure Airdrie a place in Sunday's fifth-round draw. The Perth Saints, tournament winners in 2014 and 2021, have been ...

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Ayr United reach last 16 of Scottish Cup as interim boss Davie White ... (Scottish Daily Record)

United saw off the challenge of League One Kelty Hearts to secure their passage to the next round.

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Kelty Hearts: Ayr United win through to Scottish Cup fifth round (Dunfermline Press)

Two substitutes, Ahkeem Rose, in the 79th minute, and Mark McKenzie, in time added on, gave the scoreline added gloss for the Championship hosts in a game that ...

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Kilmarnock 2-0 Dundee: Disastrous start does for Dee cup hopes (The Courier)

Kilmarnock hosted Dundee FC in the Scottish Cup third round at Rugby Park - the only all-Premiership tie of the round. Who came out on top?

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Kilmarnock set sights on return to Hampden Park – Derek McInnes (The Irish News)

Killie flew out of the traps, with Kyle Vassell prodding home the opener inside 20 seconds and Marley Watkins adding a second, two minutes later.

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Kilmarnock set sights on return to Hampden Park – Derek McInnes (KEEPUP)

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes admitted his side have their sights set on a return to Hampden Park after they got their Scottish Cup campaign underway ...

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Killie into Scottish Cup last 16 - Kilmarnock FC (Kilmarnock FC)

Kyle Vassell opened the scoring almost straight from kick-off before Marley Watkins' diving header doubled the lead a couple of minutes later. Killie were dealt ...

'At our best we can beat anyone' - Watkins on Killie Scottish Cup ... (Yahoo Sports)

Marley Watkins believes winning the Scottish Cup is a possibility for Kilmarnock after two goals in three minutes sent Derek McInnes' side into the fifth ...

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Police investigating damage to drum before Scottish Cup tie ... (RossShire Journal)

Police Scotland are investigating reports of damage to a drum allegedly snatched from Ross County fans and damaged shortly before their Scottish Cup match ...

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