Perfect conditions for a side to book their place in a cup final. Neither goalkeeper has been called into action in the opening exchanges at the national stadium.

We're under way at Hampden.

On the return of Scott Allan after health issues, Ross said it is a boost to have him available, adding: "That's very much superseded by the personal side of it. He's had a challenging few months but we've been there a long with him to the point where he's back in the matchday squad. As a person, that's brilliant for him.

"We might see him on the park today, we might not, but even if we don't it's a big step forward for him."

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross says this match is another barometer of the progress they've made this season.

"We've put big demands on the players in terms of what we want to achieve as a club and in the main they've met them. There have been some bumps along the way, but you're always going to get that unless you're the absolute best in the league.

"This is a big day for us because if we win it's another step forward again."

We've waited more than seven years for neither Celtic nor Rangers to contest a semi-final of a domestic cup competition in Scotland.

League Cup holders Celtic fell to Ross County, while Rangers lost to St Mirren.

St Johnstone, Hibernian, St Mirren and Livingston all retain dreams of winning the cup.

We're preparing for the first semi-final tonight at 17:30, with the Buddies v Livi tomorrow at 16:00.

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Chris Kane and his St Johnstone team-mates take in their Hampden surroundings ahead of getting back inside and preparing to lock horns with Hibernian. They're potentially 90 minutes away from a cup final.

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The Hibernian players enjoy a stroll across the famous turf at the national stadium.

St Johnstone stand between them and a potential League Cup final against St Mirren or Livingston.

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Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio Scotland

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Reaction from today's two Premiership games coming up, but we also have a League Cup semi-final from Hampden to look forward to.

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It's a first win in four for Aberdeen, who record an impressive victory, courtesy of goals from defensive duo Tommie Hoban and Andrew Considine.

Motherwell's hopes were not helped by Liam Polworth dismissal, presumably for dissent.

Goalkeeper Liam Kelly in inspired form, made a string of saves to prevent the margin of victory becoming more emphatic.

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BBC Scotland at Pittodrie

Aberdeen have been absolutely rampant in this second half. Ten-man Motherwell are getting a real going over, the only surprise is that the hosts haven't scored a few more. They've created enough chances to win several games.

Rangers celebrated Steven Gerrard's 150th game as manager by stretching their Scottish Premiership lead to 23 points after thumping Ross County.

Poor marking allowed Ryan Kent and Filip Helander to head the home side into a healthy lead before Joe Aribo's fine finish before half-time.

Ryan Jack scored his return from injury before Connor Goldson's headed finish.

They could even afford a missed penalty from James Tavernier as they remain unbeaten in the league this season.

Motherwell have goalkeeper Liam Kelly to thank for keeping the score down.

Kelly makes another great save as he repels Matty Kenny's rasping shot.

Sam Cosgrove drives forward and is one on one with the goalkeeper, but the Aberdeen striker's shot is poor and 10-man Motherwell are spared conceding a third.