Rangers made their superiority rely in a routine 4-1 Scottish Cup fourth-round win over League Two Dumbarton.
Philippe Clement’s males returned to aggressive motion following the winter break and dominated on a poor, rain-soaked pitch earlier than midfielder John Lundstram headed in on the again put up within the thirty fifth minute.
Striker Cyriel Dessers knocked in from shut vary simply 4 minutes from the interval.
Stevie Farrell’s spirited aspect restricted their cinch Premiership opponents to fewer clear-cut probabilities within the second half however Gers skipper James Tavernier scored a penalty within the 78th minute and, though Matthew Sheils headed in a comfort for the house aspect, Gers substitute Scott Wright restored the guests’ three-goal lead moments later with a robust end.
Partick Thistle avenged their Premiership play-off loss to Ross County by knocking the Staggies out of the Scottish Cup with a 3-0 victory.
Former County striker Brian Graham opened the scoring for the guests, with Scott Robinson making it 2-0 within the closing levels of the primary half.
A surprising end from Stuart Bannigan shortly after the restart put the end result past doubt.
A Nikolay Todorov purpose 9 minutes into the second half was sufficient for Championship Airdrieonians pull off a shock and knock Premiership outfit St Johnstone out 1-0.
Todorov pounced from 10 yards to attain his fourth purpose in as many matches after Liam McStravick’s cross was hooked again in on the far put up.
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Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon made his first look in 13 months as Hearts scrambled into the fifth spherical of following a stoppage-time Frankie Kent winner away to cinch League Two aspect Spartans.
The Jambos regarded set for a easy afternoon in opposition to their Edinburgh counterparts when Kenneth Vargas opened the scoring within the thirteenth minute however a shocking equaliser from James Craigen had the part-time hosts dreaming of a well-known end result.
Centre-back Kent, nonetheless, picked the right second to attain his first purpose for the Jambos to safe a 2-1 victory and spare his team-mates and supervisor Steven Naismith from what would have been stinging criticism.
Dan Mackay handed Livingston their first win in 14 video games because the Premiership aspect got here from behind to beat Raith Rovers 2-1.
The on-loan Hibs ahead headed dwelling within the 82nd minute of an entertaining contest to ship the Lions into the Scottish Cup fifth spherical.
Mackay, who changed the injured Cristian Montano within the first half, additionally arrange Jamie Brandon for his crew’s equaliser after Jack Hamilton gave Championship title hopefuls Raith the lead after solely 5 minutes.
Two objectives within the opening three minutes despatched Kilmarnock on their method to a cushty 2-0 victory over Dundee.
Kyle Vassell bought the hosts off to the dream begin after simply 20 seconds, nipping in after Dundee goalkeeper Adam Legzdins and captain Joe Shaughnessy had did not clear, earlier than Marley Watkins’ header two minutes finally sealed the win over their shocked guests.
Christian Doidge helped Hibernian keep away from Scottish Cup humiliation with a 1-0 victory in opposition to League Two aspect Forfar.
A saved Joe Newell penalty together with loads of missed probabilities led to a irritating afternoon for the Premiership aspect earlier than Doidge rose highest to seize the winner within the 69th minute.
Motherwell overcame a spirited displaying by League One Alloa to progress into the last-16.
After the guests discovered themselves behind after simply 48 seconds, Conor Sammon would coolly curl dwelling to deliver them stage with 27 minutes on the clock.
There was a nervous air round Fir Park, although Georgie Gent’s purpose on the hour-mark and Blair Spittal’s chic free-kick with three minutes left secured Effectively’s place within the subsequent spherical.
Bonnyrigg produced one of many largest upsets of the fourth spherical as they scored a late winner to eradicate cinch League One leaders Falkirk.
League Two Rose took an early lead via Conor Doan however the Bairns – unbeaten in 26 consecutive matches previous to their go to to New Dundas Park – hit again via Liam Henderson on the half hour.
Nonetheless, with extra-time seemingly beckoning, Bonnyrigg – who had received solely one in all their earlier six matches – grabbed a Ninetieth-minute winner via Bradley Barrett, inflicting a primary defeat on Falkirk in any competitors since John McGlynn’s aspect misplaced to Dundee United within the League Cup in July.
Elsewhere, teenage substitute Adam Brooks scored a double to seal a 4-0 win for Inverness at dwelling to Lowland League outfit Broomhill.
Inverness’ Adam Brooks celebrates scoring to make it 3-0
Charlie Gilmour and Alex Samuel had set Duncan Ferguson’s aspect heading in the right direction for victory with objectives in both half, whereas Samuel additionally missed a 51st-minute penalty after Broomhill’s Michael Miller was despatched off for bringing Aaron Doran down within the field.
Caley Thistle’s Championship rivals Ayr and Morton additionally progressed to the final 16 with dwelling victories over lower-league opponents.
Roy Syla, Ahkeem Rose and Mark McKenzie all netted as Ayr defeated Kelty Hearts 3-0 at Somerset Park.
Grant Gillespie and George Oakley have been on the right track for Ton of their 2-0 win over League One Montrose at Cappielow.
