Janice R. Andrews
Ayr United’s unexpected victory in the Scottish Cup draw sets up a much-anticipated matchup with Rangers in the round of sixteen. The Honest Men won this coveted opportunity yesterday in Somerset, where they defeated Kelty Hearts 3-0 in a convincing fashion.
After a turbulent week in which manager Lee Bullen was relieved of his responsibilities, interim manager Davie White assumed leadership. Ayr United proved tenacious in the face of resolute opposition from their League One rivals, eventually breaking through after an hour of play. Three players scored goals in their victory: Ahkeem Rose, Mark McKenzie, and Roy Syla.
Ayr United’s outstanding performance has earned them a matchup with Philippe Clement’s dangerous Rangers team in the fifth round. The highly anticipated match is slated to occur at Ibrox over the weekend of February 10th.
Other intriguing matchups in the entire Scottish Cup final 16 draw are as follows:
- Kilmarnock versus Cove Rangers Inverness
- Brora Rangers Thistle Caley against Hibernian
With these intriguing matches, football fans are already giddy with excitement as the journey to Scottish Cup triumph takes an exciting turn. Keep checking back for more information about this exciting football match.
