WEST Fife’s junior trio were in cup action on Saturday and there was progression for Kelty Hearts and Oakley United, while Rosyth's prolific scorer was on target again. 

Clydebank 0-1 Kelty Hearts
STEPHEN Husband’s fantastic free-kick sealed Kelty Hearts’ place in the fourth round of the Scottish Junior Cup as they survived a tricky test at Clydebank.
The former Pars midfielder’s postage-stamp strike on the stroke of half-time kept the Super League champions’ quest for a first Junior Cup win in their history on track after what boss Thomas Courts described as a game that “could’ve gone either way”.
The Bankies, who ply their trade in the west region’s Super League First Division, were set to be a tough test for a Kelty side without the services of skipper Shaun Greig, Sean O’Neil, Paul Currie and Scott Gilfillan on a pitch not suited to pretty football but Courts was delighted with his team’s grit and determination.
Kelty started brightly but a vital headed clearance from Mark Morrison stopped them from going behind before Brian Ritchie caused the home side problems with two good efforts from range and a couple of dangerous crosses across goal.
When the goal did come, star man Husband curled a superb shot from 25 yards into the far corner via the underside of the bar to give the visitors a lead that they never looked like relinquishing.
Courts said: “They are a young, vibrant team who are doing well in their league and used to winning games, and it was a traditional type of junior pitch that was perfectly suited to a battling performance. I was really pleased and proud that we showed we are equally capable of rolling our sleeves up and digging in because it was a game that could’ve went either way.
“It was an unbelievable free-kick and I’m really pleased for Stephen. He’s a key part of our midfield and everyone knows about his ability on the ball, but he has led by example with his work rate and attitude. Someone said to me on the way through that if we can stay in the cup until after Christmas then anything can happen, and that has resonated with me. We can park this until after and concentrate on the league.”


Bathgate Thistle 1-4 Oakley United
OAKLEY United progressed into the last 32 with an impressive demolition of fellow Premier League outfit Bathgate Thistle at Creamery Park.
James Watt’s side had needed replays to progress in each of their previous Scottish Cup ties this season but a brace from Alan McDonough and strikes from Andrew Watt and Nicky McGowan ensured they got the job done at the first time of asking.
The hosts, eight places above Oakley in the league in sixth position, got off to the perfect start after only five minutes when Hassan Nyang headed the ball across David Manderson from Gordon Harris’ free-kick.
The West Fifers equalised five minutes before half time when Dale Allan’s shot was pushed was by goalkeeper Gavin McQuillan, only for Craig Paterson to return the ball from the left to the unmarked Watt at the far post to tap home.
Things went from bad to worse for the home side moments later when Declan Brady was shown a red card for a dangerous lunge on Rory Harrower close to the halfway line, and Oakley took full advantage in the second half.
Stuart McLeod’s rash challenge on Michael Fleming inside the box after 52 minutes allowed McDonough to fire Oakley in front, and as they pressed for a third goal, they got it with 20 minutes to go when a cross from the left was cleared only to the edge of the penalty area for McGowan to unleash a howitzer into the top corner of the net.
With the tie all but won, United added more gloss to a fine afternoon’s work five minutes from time when McDonough plucked Reece Fraser’s cross out of the air before swivelling and firing a terrific volley into the bottom corner of the net.

Glenrothes 2-2 Rosyth
GOAL-MACHINE Tam Hampson’s remarkable scoring run continued as he ensured Rosyth live to fight another day in the cup.
His penalty just before the break – his ninth goal in just four Scottish Cup ties this season – made sure that Lee Richardson’s team will have a second chance to seal their fourth round spot on Saturday.
The Rosyth boss was content to leave Warout Stadium with a draw after a hard-fought tie that saw the visitors come from behind twice and play the last 30 minutes with 10 men following Ryan O’Connor’s dismissal for two yellow cards.
Richardson’s side fell behind after 24 minutes to Scott Napier’s strike, but a thumping finish from Kevin Goodwin after an excellent move brought Rosyth level four minutes later.
Glenrothes edged in front in the 36th minute when John Martin prodded home after a header came back off the post, but after Hampson was brought down inside the area, he tucked home the spot kick for his 25th goal in just 13 games.
Although the second half produced no further goals, O’Connor was joined in going for an early bath by Glenrothes duo Martin and Russell Grierson. Richardson said: “I was surprised three men were sent off because the game wasn’t dirty; the referee was a bit card-happy. 
“Full credit to the ground staff for getting the game on but I think the park had a lot to do with the score as they adapted to it a bit more. 
“We still tried to play football although it wasn’t suited to the conditions and in the end I think they just shaded the match, so I’m happy with the draw.
“When Ryan was sent off I changed the shape and brought on Matthew Robertson and hoped to get a draw, and we did ok. 
“We’re still in the hat and have seen what they’ve thrown at us, so hopefully on a firmer pitch we can play better football than we did on Saturday and hopefully get through.”

Saturday’s fixtures (kick-offs 1.45pm): Scottish Junior Cup third round replay - Rosyth v Glenrothes. McBookie.com Super League - Kelty Hearts v Bonnyrigg Rose. McBookie.com Premier League - Oakley United v Haddington Athletic.