Dunfermline Athletic edged closer to their first Scottish Cup victory since 1968, defeating Falkirk in a thrilling penalty shootout in the semi-finals at Hampden Park. The match, marked by a lack of quality and limited scoring opportunities, saw Tashan Oakley-Boothe score the decisive penalty to send Neil Lennon's team into the final. Dunfermline, who have already beaten Hibernian and Aberdeen, held their nerve to convert all four penalties, while Falkirk's Brad Spencer and Liam Henderson missed their first two attempts.
The victory sets up a potential final against Martin O'Neill's team on May 23. The game was characterized by intense effort but limited skill, with few clear chances for either side.
Callumn Morrison had an early opportunity for Dunfermline but missed, while Falkirk controlled the first half without creating significant scoring chances. The match remained goalless until the penalty shootout, where Dunfermline's players kept their composure to secure the win. The team will return to Hampden for their first Scottish Cup final since 2007, with manager Neil Lennon aiming to add to his four Scottish Cup wins as a player and manager.