Summary

  • Celtic have won last four Scottish Cups

  • Falkirk currently leading League 1

  • Forrest & Griffiths start for Celtic; Falkirk make eight changes

  • Forrest nets deflected strike to finally breach visitors after break

  • Christie quickly doubles lead with drive into bottom corner

  • Substitute Elyounoussi lofts ball over keeper from close range

Live Reporting

Colin Moffat

  1. Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Another good chance is squandered by the visitors.

    A headed clearance falls into the path of Jonny Hayes, but the wing-back volleys wastefully over from 12 yards.

  2. Dons looking shaky at the back

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Craig Levein
    Former Scotland manager on BBC Sportsound

    Jones has been a handful all match. He's not the quickest, but he's a strong runner and he doesn't give up

  3. Kennedy on for Dons

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Matty Kennedy is the Aberdeen replacement for the injured Calvin Ramsay.

    The winger's introduction will require a bit of re-organisation by interim manager Paul Sheerin.

  4. Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Joe Lewis has to come to the edge of his penalty box to thwart Dumbarton forward Robert Jones.

    The goalkeeper seems to have it then loses it and Jones pokes the loose ball wide.

  5. Aberdeen lose Ramsay

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Calvin Ramsay has had an impressive Aberdeen debut, but the 17-year-old wing-back hobbles off with what looks like a leg injury as the visitors quickly prepare a replacement.

  6. Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Aberdeen are finding Dumbarton's crowded penalty box as difficult to plough through as a tractor faced with a thick forest.

    Finally, Ross McCrorie is found by a cross in a bit of space, but the midfielder's volley curls over and wide from 15 yards.

  7. Hendry for Kamberi

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    No surprise considering the criticism Florian Kamberi has been receiving from the BBC Scotland pundits that the on-loan St Gallen striker is withdrawn.

    St Johnstone loanee Callum Hendry is sent on up front in his place.

  8. Lewis keeps Dons level

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Craig Levein
    Former Scotland manager on BBC Sportsound

    It's a fantastic save from Lewis. He has to get down for it really quickly. Dumbarton have had two great chances in the first few minutes of the half

  9. GREAT SAVE!

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    So close to a shock opener from the hosts as half-time substitute Rabin Omar makes an instant impact.

    The on-loan Greenock Morton winger, on for Kilmarnock loanee Tomas Brindley, bursts into the penalty box, but his low drive is touched wide by goalkeeper Joe Lewis.

  10. KICK-OFF

    HT: Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    This is the task for Dumbarton as they kick off to start the second half.

    They have not beaten Aberdeen in 25 meetings since the 1919-20 season, losing their most recent 11.

  11. Penalties anyone?

    HT: Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Aberdeen's last two Scottish Cup wins over Dumbarton have been by 1-0 and it looks like that kind of score will be needed today.

    It took an 86th-minute Sam Cosgrove penalty for the Dons to send the Sons packing at the same stage last season.

    Indeed, Aberdeen have scored once in nine games and Dumbarton one in three, so are we heading for extra-time and then to be decided from the spot again?

  12. Can Sons pull off an upset?

    HT: Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Craig Levein
    Former Scotland manager on BBC Sportsound

    Aberdeen have had two or three chances where they should have scored, but Dumbarton have had enough opportunities to give them hope for the second half. Aberdeen are looking a little bit nervous, lacking in confidence and the game has a pre-season match feel to it

  13. Ramsay shining light

    HT: Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Aberdeen's Calvin Ramsay and Dumbarton's Jamie WilsonSNS

    At 17, Calvin Ramsay (left) has impressed on his debut for Aberdeen

  14. HALF-TIME Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    No goals at half-time - and perhaps we shouldn't be surprised considering the recent scoring form of both sides.

    Aberdeen have had most of the chances - as you would expect - but Dumbarton have squandered a couple of their own.

    Still a big chance of another cup shock, with the League 1 strugglers well in the game.

  15. YELLOW CARD Wedderburn (Dumbarton)

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Dumbarton midfielder Nat Wedderburn is short with a pass and, after Jonny Hayes pounces to speed towards the home penalty box, the winger is upended by the frustrated midfielder.

    Ethan Ross takes the free-kick, but yet again it is straight at goalkeeper Sam Ramsbottom.

  16. No way through

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Aberdeen's Ethan Ross shootsSNS

    Ethan Ross had one of a number of shots that have failed to beat goalkeeper Sam Ramsbottom

  17. Massive chance for Sons

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Craig Levein
    Former Scotland manager on BBC Sportsound

    If he puts his foot through the ball, he surely scores

  18. Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Dumbarton have mainly been on the back foot, but they have a sight at goal and Ryan McGeever should do better.

    The ball falls to the defender 16 yards out after a long thump into the visiting penalty box, but he stubs his tie as he shoots and goalkeeper Joe Lewis just flops on to the ball.

  19. Kamberi on the periphery

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Craig Levein
    Former Scotland manager on BBC Sportsound

    I don't know what to make of Kamberi. He's quite streaky. If he hits a spell when he's in-form and confident, he can score some wonderful goals, but he's been absolutely anonymous so far

  20. GREAT SAVE!

    Dumbarton 0-0 Aberdeen

    Two close shaves in a row for Dumbarton.

    Another Niall McGinn corner causes problems and goalkeeper Sam Ramsbottom makes a superb one-handed save to push away a powerful Lewis Ferguson header.

    From the following corner, Andy Considine's goalbound volley is deflected wide off the body of Nat Wedderburn and it spins just wide of the far post.