February 28 2025 Match report: Kilmarnock 6-0 Livingston | Under 18s
Kilmarnock’s Under 18s sealed a date at Hampden after a convincing victory against Livingston in the Scottish Youth Cup semi-final.
The Ayrshire side will face either St Mirren or Dundee at the National Stadium later this season as Chris Burke’s men secured their spot in style.
They raced into a four-goal lead at half-time before completing the job in the second half.
Reuben Cooper looked sure to open the scoring after just 3 minutes during a goalmouth scramble – but it somehow stayed out.
Cooper then had another great chance as he curled an effort after 11 minutes – but this time it was the post that denied him.
Cole Burke was next to have a chance as he latched on to a low cross in the 17th minute – but he couldn’t wrap his foot around the ball enough to get the shot on target.
Cooper once again had a great chance after 20 minutes, this time a header, but Livingston goalkeeper Joe McQuire held well.
Duncan Barlow fired Killie ahead after 24 minutes as his volley slammed into the ground and over McQuire.
Then just two minutes later Ben Brannan doubled the lead as his free-kick was deflected into the bottom corner.
Gabriel Erhabor had a decent chance for the visitors after half-hour, but Dylan Brown did well to tip the powerful shot over the crossbar.
Archie Traynor capitalised on a rebounded effort before smashing home Killie’s third making it 3-0 after 34 minutes.
Seconds later Cole Burke looked to make it four as he had a low shot – but it trickled narrowly wide.
Erhabor had another chance just after the hour mark, again Brown was equal to the effort with a good save.
Cole Burke made it five with 10 minutes left as he caught out McQuire to score from distance with a fine strike.
Score: Kilmarnock 6-0 Livingston
Scorers: Duncan Barlow, Ben Brannan, Archie Traynor, Mitchell Spence, Cole Burke, Jack Allan
Team: D. Brown, Brannan (Eaglesham 83’), Spence, Burgess, Barlow (Bowie 83’), Traynor, Davis, Cooper (McKeown 58’), Duruh (Gilmour 72’), Marchant (Allan 83’), Burke
