Aberdeen reach Scottish Cup final as Oday Dabbagh sees off Hearts in extra time

The Dons eventually got the winner in the 118th minute when Dabbagh forced in the rebound after fellow substitute Jack Milne's shot was saved by Gordon.

Aberdeen's Oday Dabbagh celebrates following the Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup semi-final. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Substitute Oday Dabbagh scored a late extra-time winner as Aberdeen eventually ground down nine-man Hearts to reach their first Scottish Cup final since 2017.

With the Hampden semi-final poised at 1-1 approaching half-time, Jambos defender Michael Steinwender was shown a straight red card for denying a goal-scoring opportunity by bringing down Topi Keskinen.