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First-half headers from Barney Stewart and Finn Yeats sent Falkirk into the Scottish Cup semi-finals and ended Dundee United’s hopes of reaching Hampden. <\/b><\/p>\n
The hosts made the most of a dominant opening spell and despite Julius Eskesen pulling a goal back for United, Jim Goodwin’s side could not stop John McGlynn’s side enjoy another step forward in what has already been a season to remember. <\/p>\n
Falkirk started brightly and found themselves ahead after just 10 minutes. Brad Spencer swept in a shot from the edge of the box that keeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer could only parry away. <\/p>\n
Barney Stewart was well-placed to head in the rebound and score his seventh goal in 13 games for the Bairns.<\/p>\n
They opened up a two-goal cushion midway through the half, when Leon McCann found space on the left to deliver an inviting cross which Yeats met with a thumping header past Maynard-Brewer.<\/p>\n
At that point, as Falkirk dominated possession and kept pushing forward, it seemed like a question of how many the hosts might score but just before half-time, United grabbed a lifeline. <\/p>\n
Will Ferry cut the ball back across goal from the left-hand side of the box and Eskesen, who scored the winner the last time the teams met, firmly side-footed beyond Scott Bain. <\/p>\n
Immediately after the break, United forced two corners and showed an intent that brought noisy encouragement from the travelling support as Falkirk began to look uncertain for the first time. <\/p>\n
Bain was forced into a huge save when Zac Sapsford burst in on goal but the visitors could not make the most of a spell on top. <\/p>\n
Johnny Russell was introduced as United pressed for an equaliser and he almost had an instant impact, producing a clever flick that allowed Ferry to cut back for Sapsford, whose finish came off the inside of the post and bounced into Bain’s arms. <\/p>\n
At the other end, Calvin Miller did likewise in a frantic finish with Falkirk seeing the game out.<\/p>\n
Last season’s Championship winners will now look to Sunday’s semi-final draw to learn who they will face at the national stadium next month as they look to take another step towards silverware in.. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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