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In the replay of the semi-final of the Scottish Football Association Cup in Glasgow, the outsider of the Scottish League "Dunfermline" defeated Edinburgh's "Hibernian" and advanced to the tournament final.
1 – 0
88‘ [1 – 0] Jim McIntyre (from 11 m.)
The first match between these teams ended in a draw. The defensive style was prevalent in the first half. The best chance to score for "Dunfermline" came from defender Phillip McGuire, but his shot from close range in the 17th minute was blocked by opponent Lewis Stevenson. At the end of the half, "Hibernian" defender Scott Brown almost scored after a solo breakthrough, but his attack was stopped by goalkeeper Dorus de Vries.
After the break, the initiative belonged to the Edinburgh footballers, but their leader S.Brown failed to convert a couple of opportunities to score.
Finally, a goal was scored towards the end of the match. In the penalty area, "Hibernian" defender Chris Hogg brought down opponent Adam Hammill and Jim McIntyre converted the penalty kick from 11 meters, shooting straight into the middle of the goal.
It is worth noting that only 8536 spectators watched this match at the Glasgow National Stadium.
In the Scottish Cup final on May 26, "Dunfermline" will also meet the country's champion "Celtic" in Glasgow. By the way, reaching the cup final guarantees the "Premier" league outsiders a place in the next season's UEFA Cup tournament.
Both teams played in the Scottish Cup final in 2004. At that time, "Dunfermline" took the lead after a goal from Andrius Skerla, but "Celtic" celebrated the final victory with a score of 3-1.
