Dundee United 2-1 Spartans: What the manager said

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin was just delighted to get through what turned out to be a difficult Scottish Cup tie against fourth-tier Spartans after having Iurie Iovu sent off after only 12 minutes. "We are delighted to be through to the next round of the Scottish Cup - it's something we haven't done enough of in the last three seasons," he told BBC Scotland.

17 Feb, 22:30 — 17 Feb, 22:43

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This story highlights the drama and unpredictability often found in cup competitions, where lower-league teams can push higher-tier opponents. Dundee United, a team from a higher division, faced an unexpected challenge and an early red card against fourth-tier Spartans, making their progression to the Scottish Cup quarter-finals a notable achievement. Their next match against Premiership rivals Falkirk further elevates the stakes.

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Dundee UnitedFootball club SpartansFootball club Jim GoodwinDundee United manager Iurie IovuDundee United player FalkirkNext opponent Scottish CupFootball competition

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Watch: Dundee United edge out Spartans in Scottish Cup

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BBC9d ago

Watch: Dundee United edge out Spartans in Scottish Cup

Watch as Dundee United survive an early red card - and a late comeback from League 2 visitors Spartans - to win 2-1 and set up a Scottish Cup quarter-final away to Premiership rivals Falkirk.

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