Dunfermline finish job and book cup final date with Celtic

Dunfermline 3 Inverness 2

The Pars had been forced to fight back for a draw when the two clubs first met at Hampden Park just over a week ago but goals from Darren Young, Craig Brewster and Barry Nicholson secured the win last night despite an early opener from Paul Ritchie and a late penalty by David Bingham for the Highland side.

Dunfermline manager Jimmy Calderwood’s scathing criticism of his players after the first attempt ended all square, was surely enough incentive for Dunfermline to finish the job off this time and book their place in the final.