SHORTLEES Amateurs are Hampden bound after earning a place in the Scottish Cup final.
The Ayrshire Premier League side secured their spot in the showpiece match with an impressive 3-1 win over St Patrick's FP at New Douglas Park on Friday.
In a first half of few chances, it was Shortlees who took a slender lead into the break after Ricky Hanvey struck the crossbar and the ball ricocheted into the net via the St Patrick's goalkeeper.
Just minutes after the restart, the East Ayrshire outfit doubled their advantage when Danny Wilson converted from the penalty spot.
The match was far from over, however, and the Dumbarton side found a route back into the match as they halved the deficit with a headed effort from a corner.
Though Shortlees were quick to reply with a set piece of their own finding the head of Jay McManus who scored what proved to be the final goal of the game.
They will now take on Drumchapel Amateurs as they look to get their hands on the trophy - having previously won the national contest in 2018.
Their opponents will no doubt be another stern test as five-time finalists and twice winners themselves.
The match will take place at Hampden Park on Thursday, May 14, with kick off at 7.45pm.
As well as the trophy, a place in the preliminary rounds of next season's 'senior' Scottish Cup will also be on the line.
Shortlees will be hoping to win the competition as part of what could be an incredible season for the club.
With three matches left to play, Shortlees currently sit top of the Ayrshire Premier League.
May will also see the club contest a James Scott Trophy semi-final against New Loch Farm, and an Ayrshire Cup final against either Glenburn MW or Irvine Thistle.
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