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Listen to Sportsound commentary Both sides make several changes from last game Championship rivals meet for place in Monday's draw Charlotte Cohen HT: Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Marvin Bartley Former Hibernian midfielder on Premier Sports I wouldn't be surprised if Falkirk make some changes [at half-time]. I think they've struggled in their press. HT: Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Brian Mc Lauchlin BBC Scotland at Falkirk Stadium The only real surprise for anyone watching this match is that Raith Rovers are not in front. They have hustled and bustled the Falkirk midfield and defence and starved the Bairns frontmen of any ammunition in the opening 45 minutes. John Mc Glynn has some work to do with his team at the interval whilst Barry Robson will be asking his players to continue to do what they have been and eventually the breakthrough will happen. Although it's goalless at the break the visitors will probably feel they should be in front. It was a decent first half showing from Barry Robson's side who kept a normally aggressive Falkirk side very quiet. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Brad Spencer swings it in but Raith defend well and the whistle goes before they can work the ball back in. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Falkirk win themselves a corner, probably the last act of the half. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Seeing the replay of that Pollock chance it actually looks like a really good save. There's a fair bit of spin on the strike and Hogarth does well to gather his initial stop before it goes behind for a Raith corner. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Another Finlay Pollock effort is saved by Nicky Hogarth, this one looked less comfortable though as the Falkirk keeper scrambles to gather at his near post. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Alfredo Agyeman sends the ball behind for a Raith Rovers corner, nothing comes of it though. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Billy Dodds Former Rangers & Aberdeen striker on BBC Sportsound I don't think Falkirk who have got that great home record have been pressed so well here. I think teams have maybe come here and forced them back or stood off them but Raith certainly aren't, they're right up on them and nicking things and it's made them nervous. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Just as I say that Finlay Pollock has a chance to put Raith in front as he fires the ball goalwards which Nicky Hogarth does well to keep out. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Falkirk have grown into the tie and have looked much more competitive in the last 10 minutes or so. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers The best chance of the game falls to the Falkirk number eight but Kevin Dabrowki parries the driven shot away. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Ross Matthews slides in on Brad Spencer on the edge of the Falkirk box and takes out his fellow number eight. Referee Don Robertson is happy to let this one go though. .. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Dylan Easton fires straight at Nicky Hogarth from close range. Raith have been dominant this half but they've lacked an edge in front of goal. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Aiden Marsh only joined Raith Rovers two days ago and has gone straight into Barry Robson's starting line-up. The striker is on loan from Barnsley until the end of the current campaign. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Falkirk have hardly got out their own half, let alone their own box in the opening 15 minutes. They work their way forward but it's not long before they turn around and the ball ends up at the feet of Nicky Hogarth between the sticks. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Brian Mc Lauchlin BBC Scotland at Tynecastle Despite the slow start from Falkirk, the drummer in the Kevin Mc Allister stand is doing his best to encourage the home players. Sore ears I’m sure for those in and around him! Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Finlay Pollock is next in the book, not even 10 minutes on the clock! Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers The first booking of the games goes Falkirk's way as Ross Mac Iver is penalised for a foul on Dylan Easton. Falkirk 0-0 Raith Rovers Billy Dodds Former Rangers & Aberdeen striker on BBC Sportsound It's been a lively start, I'm liking it! I think we could get a tasty game, it looks that way. It's down to Falkirk being sloppy again and Raith on that right-hand side robbed them again. Match report to appear here. Manager: John Mc Glynn Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Barry Robson Formation: 3 - 5 - 1 - 1 Manager: John Mc Glynn Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Barry Robson Formation: 3 - 5 - 1 - 1 Scottish Cup All competitions All competitions All competitions © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.