Tayport somehow contrived to lose this Fife & Tayside Cup tie in Blairgowrie, bringing an end to their twentieth season in the junior ranks.

A confident display saw Blair' chasing shadows for much of the first half, but 'Port could only forge a two-one lead. 

Lee Bryce earned a dubious throw-in, escaped a suspected handball, forced his way past a clutch of defenders and rolled home the opener on twelve minutes.

A looping header from Mackie saw the Berrypickers draw level, moments later.

The visitors were soon back on the offensive and Ronnie Kenneth was clattered by the goalkeeper, whose attempt to win the ball, as pointed out by a member of the 'Port support, was reminiscent of Rocky Marciano.

Undaunted Kenneth challenged for the next header, connecting with a Roberto Morris free kick to power the ball into the net, as the 'keeper this time floored one of his own defenders.

Umpteen chances followed, but Tayport could not add to their tally.  On 72 minutes, Blairgowrie equalised through Pirie, despite having been reduced to ten men early in the second half, when Ireland received his marching orders.

The hosts suffered another dismissal before the end, with Cruickshank red-carded, but still, 'Port could not find an end product.

So to penalties and, after Roberto Morris and Adam O'Connor had netted, Mark Whatley and Stefan Elvin both saw their kicks saved by O'Brien, as the Davie Parkers progressed to the semi-finals.

Fitzpatrick, Black, Elvin, Morris, O'Donnell, Donachie, Whatley, O'Connor, Kenneth(Stewart), Manzie, Bryce.