Match report from the Viaplay Cup quarter-final between Kilmarnock and Hearts at the BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park as Alex Lowrys 92nd-minute winner sent Steven Naismiths team into the last four of the competition
This quarter-final tie was heading for extra-time until Ibrox loanee Lowry popped up with a timely goal.
That pressure has eased slightly after a 2-1 win over Kilmarnock in the Viaplay Cup quarter-final.
The on-loan substitute struck in stoppage time to sink Kilmarnock in the Viaplay Cup.
The Rangers loanee struck in stoppage time to beat Kilmarnock 2-1 in the first Viplay Cup quarter-final.
This could be a huge moment for Hearts manager Steven Naismith, who will take his team to Hampden next month after a dramatic 2-1 Viaplay Cup quarter-final win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
The Jambos have reached the semi-final after late drama
It's the first of the Viaplay Cup quarter finals tonight and Kilmarnock host Hearts at Rugby Park
Live coverage followed by match report of Tuesday's Scottish League Cup game between Kilmarnock and Heart of Midlothian.
Derek McInnes and Steven Naismith are both vying for a Hampden semi-final date
Kilmarnock face Hearts in the last eight of the League Cup and McInnes wants his players to believe.
Latest Hearts injury news ahead of the clash at Kilmarnock in the Scottish League Cup
We’re back under way ⏱️
Let's get Rugby Park rocking for the next 45 minutes.
‘MON THE KILLIE ?
Behind at the break ⏱️
A big second half performance required at Rugby Park.
Approaching half-time.
⦿ Dennis’ impressive ball over the top comes inches from setting Vassell through on goal.
⦿ Grant opens the scoring.
⦿ Deas’ left-footed strike curls narrowly past the far post.
45’ | ?️ 0-1 ❤️
A close contest.
⦿ Half-chances are all that have fallen for both sides in the opening half-hour.
⦿ Wright and Dennis combine to claim a threatening attack.
⦿ Wright nods Watson’s long-throw off target.
30’ | ?️ 0-0 ❤️
First save ?
⦿ Kennedy skips past the Hearts defence and forces an excellent full-stretch save.
⦿ Watson leads a Killie counter, before halting a dangerous Hearts attack seconds later.
⦿ Armstrong sends a 25-yard free-kick attempt over the bar.
15’ | ?️ 0-0 ❤️
Five played ⏱️
⦿ Shankland scuffs the first strike towards goal – cleared by Deas.
⦿ The Hearts captain fires an ambitious attempt wide moments later.
⦿ Armstrong leads our first attack, which is well defended by the visitors.
5’ | ?️ 0-0 ❤️
Kick-off under the lights ⏱️
Get right behind the lads this evening!
Together, #WeAreKillie ?
Going through the gears ⚙️
Calm before the storm ?️
Your Killie starting XI to challenge for a place at Hampden:
1⃣ Dennis in goal
? Watson starts
©️ Vassell captains
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Your guide to a Viaplay Cup quarter-final tie under the lights at Rugby Park ⤵️
“While we’re at Kilmarnock, let’s do something that we can be remembered for.”
Derek McInnes has challenged the team ahead of this evening’s Viaplay Cup Quarter-Final tie. Full interview ⤵️
