Igor Rossi is narrowly off target after Hearts work a free-kick routine with Don Cowie released to send in a cross.

End-to-end fare at New Douglas Park as Gramoz Kurtaj fires tamely at Connor Ripley before Stephen Pearson tests Michael McGovern in the Accies goal.

A goal is on the way, surely?

A huge chance for Accies to take the lead goes abegging. Dougie Imrie cuts inside from the right and curls his shot agonisingly past the post. A big opportunity squandered.

Richard Wilson
BBC Scotland at the Falkirk Stadium

"Falkirk now have the lead that their possession of the ball merits. They have been composed and assured on the ball, but many of their attacks lacked the pace or intensity to leave Alloa reeling. Even so, Scott Gallacher has had to impressive on occasion, but was winded when Paul Watson scored with a header. Falkirk now likely to build on their lead."

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland in Dingwall

"That goal is no accident. County work so hard on set pieces and are very inventive with it. It looks simple and is. Andrew Davies is very strong in the air and pulling the ball out to the edge of the box would have diverted attention from Boyce, who was exactly where he ought to be. Are County going to take another big step in this fabulous season?"

Accies playmaker Ali Crawford flights in a lovely ball to the back post, and Michael Devlin's downward header strikes the post. It's still goalless in the Lanarkshire derby.

Hearts draw first blood as Arnaud Djoum meets Don Cowie's corner with a powerful back-post header to send the net billowing. 

The Jambos are on the march...

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County take the lead in the Scottish Cup quarter final tie in Dingwall, Andrew Davies flicking on a corner and Liam Boyce glances the ball home from close range.  

United started so brightly but County have roared right back into this and Liam Boyce probably should've scored. Great defending by Paton and Zwick but you'd expect that to be in the net. Momentum shifting back and forth in an intriguing tie.

Ross County must be ahead! No! Liam Boyce is denied by some superb Dundee United defending and the visitors survive. What a Scottish Cup tie in Dingwall.  

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland in Dingwall

"Both sides are trying to advance up the park quickly to pressure the back lines and seize an early initiative. Credit to the away fans who are numerous and audible in their support, possibly sensing a real opportunity for something positive  from this season."

The yellow cards are flying in at New Douglas Park as the Lanarkshire derby starts with a bang - Antons Kurakins and Gramoz Kurtaj have also been booked. A tasty opening to proceedings in Hamilton.

Dundee United have been impressive in the opening 10 minutes, Ryan Dow shows some lovely skill with a spearing run into Ross County territory but he can't tee up Henri Anier.