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Scotsman
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Derek McInnes hails Hearts new boys and warns Sunderland to expect 'proper match'
Jambos ease into Premier Sports Cup last 16 Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hearts manager Derek McInnes hailed the impact of his new signings after a place in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup was secured with a 4-0 win over Dumbarton at Tynecastle. Second half strikes from summer recruits Alexandros Kyziridis and Claudio Braga put the seal on the victory after Lawrence Shankland and Michael Steinwender had netted with headers before the break. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kyziridis made it two goals in two appearances following his move from MFK Zemplin Michalovce while Braga now has three goals in four games since arriving from Aalesund. Hearts netted four goals in each of their group stages matches to claim maximum 12 points and progress to the next round, almost certainly as one of the seeded teams. And McInnes has been pleased with the contribution of his new attackers. Claudio Braga (second from left) celebrates with James Wilson, Adam Forrester and Blair Spittal after making it 4-0 to Hearts over Dumbarton at Tynecastle. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group) | SNS Group "Both of them have made a quick start," he said. "Supporters like what they see - as do we. Both boys are desperate to do well. We've made it clear to them that it covers a multitude of sins if you work hard for supporters and the fans need to see that. It's fundamental for all the players. The games coming up will be a big step up from this, both physically and in terms of intensity. But all the new lads can be pleased with their introduction considering we were just back over a month ago." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hearts new host Sunderland in Craig Gordon's testimonial on Saturday before starting their William Hill Premiership campaign at home to Aberdeen on Monday, August 4. "It's clearly a step up," McInnes said looking ahead to the visit of the Black Cats. "It's a testimonial for Craig and both clubs are here to honour him. At the start and end it will feel like that for Craig, but once the ball rolls it will feel like a proper game. Scotland v England, a Premier League team coming up and thinking back as a player, you would love to pitch yourself against them. I think it will be a really good test for us." Hearts' Alexandros Kyziridis celebrates with James Wilson (L) after making it 3-0 over Dumbarton at Tynecastle. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group) | SNS Group Shankland headed the opener in the 17th minute from Stephen Kingsley's cross and Michael Steinwender headed home from a corner seconds before the half-time whistle. Scott Tomlinson almost stunned the home support in the opening seconds of the second half when he hit the bar from a tight angle after robbing Kingsley of possession near the corner flag. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But Hearts were soon back in control and Kyziridis scored his second goal in as many games as the winger jinked his way into the box before sending an angled drive just inside the far post. Braga then converted Cammy Devlin's cutback in the 72nd minute to move Hearts on to a goal difference of 11 and ensure they will be the only top-flight side to boast a perfect record in the group stage. Championship Airdrie continued their 100 per cent record with a 2-1 victory over Montrose to move above Alloa on goal difference in Group C. The group, which features already-eliminated Dundee, will be decided on Saturday when Alloa visit Lanarkshire in a winner-takes-all tie. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Diamonds opened the scoring in the 56th minute at Gayfield when Euan Henderson's cross found its way into the net. The visitors doubled their lead six minutes later when Lewis McGrattan knocked the ball home after Henderson was brought down as he looked set to convert the rebound from his own saved shot.
Edinburgh Reporter
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
City reeling from County's eight goal blitz
Edinburgh City travelled to Dingwall to meet Ross County, a side recently relegated from the William Hill Premiership, and it was a night Citizens fans may wish to forget. Don Cowie's men thrashed the men from Meadowbank Stadium 8-0 in the Premier Sports Cup, Group B, on Matchday four of five, three goals coming in the first-half and five in the second. This left City boss Michael McIndoe with much to ponder on the long trip back to the Capital from the Highlands. Northern Ireland international striker Ronan Hale completed his hat-trick with a penalty after 47 minutes after opening the scoring in 22 minutes. Jay Henderson added No 2 in 37 minutes and Hale was back on the scoresheet two minutes later. He claimed his third from the penalty spot two minutes into the second half with Henderson netting his second after 57 minutes. Joe Coyle scored a double after 76 and 89 minutes, his second completing the scoring, and Kieran Phillips also netted after 82 minutes. Edinburgh City bosses thanked the 12 fans who travelled to support their team in the fixture and the dominant display from the second tier club who are close to sealing their spot in the next round. Cowie was understandably pleased with the performance of his men and said: 'We had to be patient for the first goal and a real moment of quality from Ronan breaks the deadlock. 'You could see the freedom which came after that. 'I spoke at half-time when it was 3-0, could we kick on from there and be ruthless and we got the two goals right after half-time. Overall 8-0, two debuts for Academy graduates, so delighted.' On a positive note, City gave two Academy graduates their first professional appearance and, overall, Ross County had 23 shots against ten in reply, 12 on target against two from the opposition, and enjoyed 54 per cent of possession against 46 per cent Partick Thistle still top the section with nine points from three games, followed by County on seven points also from three starts. Third are Queen of the South with three points from the same number of games, Stranraer are fourth on four points from three starts and City prop up the rest with two points from four games. Like this: Like Related
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Motherwell through as Tawanda Maswanhise hits late double
The Steelmen moved five points clear of Dougie Imrie's side, who retain hopes of a best runners-up spot. Motherwell produced some good passages of play in and around the Morton box in the first half but had a major let-off when Paul McGinn felled Tomi Adeloye as the Morton striker was bearing down on goal. Referee Ryan Lee ruled McGinn got the ball, although he appeared to get the man first. The breakthrough came in the 52nd minute. James Storer brilliantly pushed a Johnny Koutroumbis shot up and on to the bar before Apostolos Stamatelopoulos bundled the ball over the line. Morton pressed for an equaliser but Maswanhise collected Liam Gordon's through-ball and slotted home in the 83rd minute before curling into the top corner from 25 yards in stoppage time for his fourth goal of the new season. Ethan Ross hit a double as Falkirk came from behind to beat Queen's Park 3-1 and move top of Group A. The William Hill Premiership newcomers fell behind in the 14th minute when Josh Fowler netted following a set-piece. Ross scored on the rebound three minutes before the break after Calvin Miller's shot was saved and then headed home five minutes after the interval. Brian Graham grabbed his first Falkirk goal in the 87th minute after Scott Arfield's deflected shot fell into his path. Cove Rangers are a point behind the Bairns ahead of their final games after David Eguaibor hit a double in a 3-0 win at Brechin. Kilmarnock were held to a goalless draw at Kelty Hearts but they remain a point ahead of both Livingston and East Fife in Group H after losing the penalty shoot-out. Killie next host the Fifers, who beat Brora Rangers 3-0 thanks to Nathan Austin's opener and an Alan Trouten double. Ronan Hale hit a hat-trick as Ross County thrashed Edinburgh City 8-0 but Partick Thistle remain two points clear ahead of their trip to Dingwall on Saturday. First-half goals from Aidan Fitzpatrick and Tsoanelo Letsosa earned the Jags a 2-0 victory over Queen of the South. Dundee left it late to record a first win under Steven Pressley as they beat Bonnyrigg Rose 3-1, although they cannot progress. Clark Robertson's opener was cancelled by Cameron Ross but the visitors struck twice in the final four minutes through Emile Acquah and Billy Koumetio. First-half goals from Dom Thomas, Curtis Main and George Oakley saw Ayr beat Forfar 3-0 and move two points ahead of St Mirren ahead of the Group D decider in Paisley on Sunday. A Lee Kilday own goal earned Dunfermline a 2-1 win over Hamilton and kept alive their hopes of progress behind Group E leaders Hearts, who can maintain their perfect record against Dumbarton on Wednesday. St Johnstone are in control of Group F after goals from Jamie Gullan, Josh McPake and Makenzie Kirk earned a 3-1 win over Raith Rovers. The Perth side are three points ahead of Inverness, who thrashed East Kilbride 6-2.
Leader Live
a day ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Motherwell through as Tawanda Maswanhise hits late double
The Steelmen moved five points clear of Dougie Imrie's side, who retain hopes of a best runners-up spot. Motherwell produced some good passages of play in and around the Morton box in the first half but had a major let-off when Paul McGinn felled Tomi Adeloye as the Morton striker was bearing down on goal. Referee Ryan Lee ruled McGinn got the ball, although he appeared to get the man first. The breakthrough came in the 52nd minute. James Storer brilliantly pushed a Johnny Koutroumbis shot up and on to the bar before Apostolos Stamatelopoulos bundled the ball over the line. Morton pressed for an equaliser but Maswanhise collected Liam Gordon's through-ball and slotted home in the 83rd minute before curling into the top corner from 25 yards in stoppage time for his fourth goal of the new season. Ethan Ross hit a double as Falkirk came from behind to beat Queen's Park 3-1 and move top of Group A. The William Hill Premiership newcomers fell behind in the 14th minute when Josh Fowler netted following a set-piece. Ross scored on the rebound three minutes before the break after Calvin Miller's shot was saved and then headed home five minutes after the interval. Brian Graham grabbed his first Falkirk goal in the 87th minute after Scott Arfield's deflected shot fell into his path. Cove Rangers are a point behind the Bairns ahead of their final games after David Eguaibor hit a double in a 3-0 win at Brechin. Kilmarnock were held to a goalless draw at Kelty Hearts but they remain a point ahead of both Livingston and East Fife in Group H after losing the penalty shoot-out. Killie next host the Fifers, who beat Brora Rangers 3-0 thanks to Nathan Austin's opener and an Alan Trouten double. Ronan Hale hit a hat-trick as Ross County thrashed Edinburgh City 8-0 but Partick Thistle remain two points clear ahead of their trip to Dingwall on Saturday. First-half goals from Aidan Fitzpatrick and Tsoanelo Letsosa earned the Jags a 2-0 victory over Queen of the South. Dundee left it late to record a first win under Steven Pressley as they beat Bonnyrigg Rose 3-1, although they cannot progress. Clark Robertson's opener was cancelled by Cameron Ross but the visitors struck twice in the final four minutes through Emile Acquah and Billy Koumetio. First-half goals from Dom Thomas, Curtis Main and George Oakley saw Ayr beat Forfar 3-0 and move two points ahead of St Mirren ahead of the Group D decider in Paisley on Sunday. A Lee Kilday own goal earned Dunfermline a 2-1 win over Hamilton and kept alive their hopes of progress behind Group E leaders Hearts, who can maintain their perfect record against Dumbarton on Wednesday. St Johnstone are in control of Group F after goals from Jamie Gullan, Josh McPake and Makenzie Kirk earned a 3-1 win over Raith Rovers. The Perth side are three points ahead of Inverness, who thrashed East Kilbride 6-2.
North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Motherwell through as Tawanda Maswanhise hits late double
The Steelmen moved five points clear of Dougie Imrie's side, who retain hopes of a best runners-up spot. Motherwell produced some good passages of play in and around the Morton box in the first half but had a major let-off when Paul McGinn felled Tomi Adeloye as the Morton striker was bearing down on goal. Referee Ryan Lee ruled McGinn got the ball, although he appeared to get the man first. The breakthrough came in the 52nd minute. James Storer brilliantly pushed a Johnny Koutroumbis shot up and on to the bar before Apostolos Stamatelopoulos bundled the ball over the line. Morton pressed for an equaliser but Maswanhise collected Liam Gordon's through-ball and slotted home in the 83rd minute before curling into the top corner from 25 yards in stoppage time for his fourth goal of the new season. Ethan Ross hit a double as Falkirk came from behind to beat Queen's Park 3-1 and move top of Group A. The William Hill Premiership newcomers fell behind in the 14th minute when Josh Fowler netted following a set-piece. Ross scored on the rebound three minutes before the break after Calvin Miller's shot was saved and then headed home five minutes after the interval. Brian Graham grabbed his first Falkirk goal in the 87th minute after Scott Arfield's deflected shot fell into his path. Cove Rangers are a point behind the Bairns ahead of their final games after David Eguaibor hit a double in a 3-0 win at Brechin. Kilmarnock were held to a goalless draw at Kelty Hearts but they remain a point ahead of both Livingston and East Fife in Group H after losing the penalty shoot-out. Killie next host the Fifers, who beat Brora Rangers 3-0 thanks to Nathan Austin's opener and an Alan Trouten double. Ronan Hale hit a hat-trick as Ross County thrashed Edinburgh City 8-0 but Partick Thistle remain two points clear ahead of their trip to Dingwall on Saturday. First-half goals from Aidan Fitzpatrick and Tsoanelo Letsosa earned the Jags a 2-0 victory over Queen of the South. Dundee left it late to record a first win under Steven Pressley as they beat Bonnyrigg Rose 3-1, although they cannot progress. Clark Robertson's opener was cancelled by Cameron Ross but the visitors struck twice in the final four minutes through Emile Acquah and Billy Koumetio. First-half goals from Dom Thomas, Curtis Main and George Oakley saw Ayr beat Forfar 3-0 and move two points ahead of St Mirren ahead of the Group D decider in Paisley on Sunday. A Lee Kilday own goal earned Dunfermline a 2-1 win over Hamilton and kept alive their hopes of progress behind Group E leaders Hearts, who can maintain their perfect record against Dumbarton on Wednesday. St Johnstone are in control of Group F after goals from Jamie Gullan, Josh McPake and Makenzie Kirk earned a 3-1 win over Raith Rovers. The Perth side are three points ahead of Inverness, who thrashed East Kilbride 6-2.
