Aberdeen 0 - 1 Raith

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Gregory Tade's goal sent First Division Raith Rovers into the last eight of the Scottish Cup at the expense of their illustrious opponents Aberdeen.

The Dons had forced a replay after a late equaliser at Stark's Park 10 days ago but the Scottish Premier League side succumbed at Pittodrie.

Darren Mackie headed a great chance wide for the hosts in an evenly contested first half.

But Tade forced home Allan Walker's cross after the break to stun the Dons.

Aberdeen made one change to the side that drew with Celtic, defender Jerel Ifil coming in for Charlie Mulgrew, who was ruled out through illness.

Raith were without captain Mark Campbell after he was in a car accident on Monday, former Hearts player Stephen Simmons and Tade returned from suspension with Robert Sloan dropping to the bench.

The hosts had the first effort on target, Steven MacLean's volley well saved by David McGurn in the fifth minute.

McGurn was called into action again just before the half-hour mark when he saved Zander Diamond's header following good work by Michael Paton.

Raith were denied what seemed a certain goal soon after when Jamie Langfield tipped Darren Smith's shot onto the post and the visitors failed to profit from the rebound.

The Dons responded through Darren Mackie's header but it slide wide of McGurn's goal.

Raith broke the deadlock in the 58th minute when Walker danced away from Ifil and his centre was smashed high into the net by Tade from close range.

The First Division outfit's goal sparked a series of frenzied Aberdeen attacks but they could not find a way past a stubborn Raith defence.

Raith booked a trip to Dens Park to face Dundee in the last eight of the competition, as the full-time whistle sparked a chorus of boos from Aberdeen's dejected supporters with some throwing scarves onto the pitch.
 
What a result for us hopefully pump Dundee in the next round
 
Raith Rovers!! yas!!

what a result! GIRFUY, McGhee wouldnt make a very nice woman

he's always shite in the cups!

Cheers
MFCGAVMFC
 
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