Falkirk through to Scottish Cup quarter finals as Brad Spencer strike sinks spirited Stenhousemuir.

Brad Spencer’s brilliant long-range strike sunk Stenhousemuir and sent Falkirk through to the Scottish Cup quarter-finals on Sunday night.

The top-flight Bairns had to earn their spot in the final eight - with the Warriors putting on a dogged defensive performance to earn extra-time after a 0-0 in 90 minutes. Gary Naysmith’s side let Falkirk have the bulk of possession, and the visitors did have a host of opportunities, but the likes of captain Gregor Buchanan and Nicky Jamieson impressed at the back.

And the fifth-round tie - which was shown live on BBC Scotland - looked like was heading to penalties until midfielder Spencer struck home from outside the area after 104 minutes. He caught the ball sweetly and smashed home a sensational opener in front of the travelling Falkirk fans.

Substitute Barney Stewart then made sure of things for the Bairns when he headed home a second goal. The student striker found himself free at the near post to finish off Spencer’s excellent free-kick delivery just four minutes after he slammed home the all-important opener.

The Bairns will host either Dundee United or The Spartans in the final eight next month with the draw having been made straight after the tie at Ochilview. Matches are set to take place on the weekend of Saturday, March 7.