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Glasgow University 1 Albion Rovers 4: Scottish Cup scare for Rovers as they need extra-time to see off students

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Albion Rovers were given a Scottish Cup scare as they needed extra-time to see off plucky Glasgow University.League Two Rovers have been used to getting one over Monklands rivals Airdrieonians at New Broomfield down the years, but on this occasion it was the defeat of Glasgow Uni they enjoyed in Airdrie - but only just.The West of Scotland League Second Division outfit, who play their home games at the Diamonds' ground, pushed League Two's bottom side all the way and can hold their heads high after Cameron Murray's second half header cancelled out Callum Wilson's opener for Rovers to force extra-time.In the end, a Charlie Reilly penalty and an Amaury Testa strike either side of the break in extra-time and a Tom Reid own goal ensured Rovers avoided a shock exit.And for Rovers, who needed a replay at this stage last season to dispatch Highland League Brora Rangers, there will be an overwhelming feeling of relief after booking their place in Monday's third round draw.Rovers made two changes from last week’s 1-1 draw at Dumbarton as Max Wright and Michael Paton came in at the expesne of Kieran Dolan and Ewan Wilson.It was the Students who got the first real sight of goal in 13 minutes.

Jonny Baxter got the better of Liam Fagan and cut inside to curl a strike towards the far corner, but his effort drifted wide of Jack Leighfield's far post.With 20 minutes on the clock Rovers found themselves in front.

Charlie Reilly collected the ball on the edge of the Uni penalty area and his neat pass slipped in Wilson. He took a touch and fired a fierce strike through the hands of Uni keeper Ben Fulton, who will feel he should have done better at his near post.That put a string in Rovers' step and they came close to adding a second

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