An impressive efficiency from Livingston despatched them into the subsequent spherical of the match after a surprising 8-1 victory over Turriff FC.

The hosts began the sport sturdy from the very starting creating a lot of alternatives and incomes set items together with a free kick which was taken by Livi’s Dylan Mauchin nevertheless it was effectively blocked by an organised wall from the Turriff Defence.

Livingston earned a penalty within the sixteenth minute through a foul on Mauchin who tried to get a shot away nevertheless was then fouled earlier than finishing his end which noticed the referee level to the spot. Mauchin determined to step up for the penalty and confidently slotted it away to provide the hosts a deserved benefit.

One other set-piece alternative led to a different objective for Livingston after a promising supply from the captain Daniel Dobbie picked out Codi Stark who flicked it on to permit Tommy North to faucet the ball into the web to make the rating a bit comfier for the hosts.

Livingston continued to press Turriff excessive up the pitch and with that got here a 3rd objective courtesy of an eye catching supply from North which was headed into the objective for Mauchin’s second objective of the evening.

Turriff struggled to discover a rhythm at this level nevertheless didn’t surrender on their hopes of defending to forestall Livingston who had been operating away with the sport.

Jay Donnelly headed an opportunity excessive of the bar as Livingston seemed for a fourth objective in addition to an effort from defender Ewan Ross was excellently saved by Turriff Goalkeeper, Cameron Reid.

Mauchin seemed to finish his first-half hat trick which he proceeded to do with a volleyed effort which was initially blocked however fell again to him the place he displayed good toes to put it past the keeper to make it 4-0 earlier than the break.

Livi virtually grabbed a fast fifth nevertheless one other nice save from Reid denied Steven Kerr to maintain the rating 4-0 the place the primary half ended. The hosts had been constant of their assault which was conveyed via the scoreline and efficiency throughout. Nonetheless, they weren’t completed but as they set out into the second half with simply as a lot momentum as the primary.

The action-packed recreation continued to thrill as the short begin to the second half noticed Mauchin bag himself a fourth objective following a supply from Kerr. Livingston grabbed two objectives in a matter of minutes as North acquired a second of the night simply minutes after his teammate made it 5-0. The objective got here following a nook kick supply from Dobbie discovered North to extend the margin to 6 total.

Turriff managed a comfort objective because of Ryan Sopel’s highly effective strike to beat the Livingston keeper after an awesome press and thru ball from Gregor Milne. Regardless of the enlightening second, the sport was again underway, and Livingston responded right away by incomes a second penalty which this time was scored by North who accomplished his hat stuffed with objectives. As the sport seemed to be put to mattress a defensive mistake set the rating to 8-1 for the house facet who stroll away pleased and into the subsequent spherical of the cup.

Livingston Gamers of the Match: Dylan Mauchin and Tommy North

It was too exhausting to choose between them as each confirmed actual high quality within the recreation, every scoring hat tips and inflicting fixed threats to the Turriff defence collectively.

Turriff United Participant of the Match: Ryan Sopel

Sopel contributed effectively for his facet an ultimately earned a objective to convey his dedication to the workforce.

Livingston Magic Second:

The house facet’s second objective was splendidly created with pinpoint passing from the workforce.

Turriff United Magic Second:

The comfort objective confirmed how a lot it meant to the workforce after they scored exhibiting the togetherness of the squad.