Second-half goals from Callumn Morrison and Kai Kennedy turned around the match for John McGlynn’s side after Dipo Akinyemi had fired the Honest Men in front early on in the tie, with Ayr also missing a penalty kick ten minutes from time when the score was level at 1-1.
The Bairns can now look forward to a rematch with 2015 cup final opponents Inverness Caledonian Thistle as they look to reach the showpiece final in June.
9. Callumn Morrison slots home his spot kick after Frankie Musonda handled in the box
Falkirk v Ayr United, Scottish Cup quarter-final, Monday 13 March Photo: Michael Gillen
10. Coventry City loanee Blaine Rowe drives forward past Ayr's Sam Ashford
Falkirk v Ayr United, Scottish Cup quarter-final, Monday 13 March Photo: Michael Gillen
11. The Bairns support get behind the team as they look to turn around the tie
Falkirk v Ayr United, Scottish Cup quarter-final, Monday 13 March Photo: Michael Gillen
12. Jean Sneddon and her 50/50 team reached one million tickets sold raising £500,000 for Falkirk
Falkirk v Ayr United, Scottish Cup quarter-final, Monday 13 March Photo: Michael Gillen