Overview

• Regan Charles-Cook marked his first Motherwell goal with a 63rd-minute long-range strike to decide the quarter-final at Pittodrie.
• Motherwell created the clearer chances as Tawanda Maswanhise hit the post and Stephen O’Donnell saw a header cleared off the line before a late Aberdeen header struck the bar.
• Askou praised his side’s defensive composure and remains unbeaten since taking charge, with all five league matches so far ending in draws.
• Aberdeen’s poor form continued as they failed to score at home in domestic competition again, prompting boos from supporters and heightening pressure on Thelin.
• Motherwell join St Mirren and Rangers in the last four and await the Celtic or Partick Thistle winner before the Hampden semi-final draw.