Dunfermline Athletic defeated Aberdeen 1-0 at East End Park to progress to the Scottish Cup semi-finals. Ewan Otoo scored the only goal of the match after 10 minutes to secure the victory for the Scottish Championship side. The result ends Aberdeen's tenure as trophy holders, according to Sky Sports.
Aberdeen supporters voiced their frustrations at full-time as the team failed to equalise against their lower-league opponents. Manager Jimmy Thelin described the performance as unacceptable following the final whistle. The defeat marks the first time Dunfermline have reached the final four of the competition since 2007, per STV News.
Aberdeen currently sit in fourth place in the Scottish Premiership table with 45 points from 28 matches. The club must now focus on league fixtures to secure European qualification for next season. Dunfermline join Rangers and Celtic in the draw for the semi-finals, which took place on Sunday evening, according to the Scottish Football Association.
