The Jim Harvey Cup delivered another unforgettable Saturday morning of football as goals flew in across the grounds, underdogs rose to the occasion, and two ties were decided by the nerve-shredding drama of penalty kicks.

The headline clash came in a breathtaking seven-goal thriller where Lokomotiv Glasgow AFC edged past Rosebank United 4–3. In a game that swung from end to end, both sides traded blows throughout, but Lokos found the decisive moment to seal a memorable victory and book their place in the next round.

One of the standout results of the morning came as Greater Croftpark Rose pulled off a huge win against the in-form PGBC Amateurs (Port Glasgow Boys Club). With Port Glasgow enjoying a strong run since joining the league setup, many expected them to continue their momentum, but GCR had other ideas, battling to an impressive 3–2 victory that will rank as one of the shocks of the round.

Another surprise arrived when Westhill United AFC toppled Championship side Netherton 3–2. Westhill showed resilience and composure against higher-division opposition, producing a performance full of determination to secure a superb cup upset.

Two ties couldn’t be separated after 90 minutes and went all the way to penalties. Busby AFC and Southside United played out a tense 2–2 draw before Busby kept their cool from the spot to win the shootout 4–2.

On Friday night, Queen’s Park SFC and Glasgow Medics also ended level at 2–2, with Queen’s Park eventually prevailing in a dramatic shootout 7–6.

Elsewhere, there were some emphatic scorelines as teams stamped their authority on the competition. Rhu Colts powered past Kings Park United with a commanding 5–1 victory, while Third Lanark Amateurs ran riot with a dominant 6–0 win over Cathcart AFC.

Rounding off the action, Banknock claimed bragging rights in an all-Conference League encounter, defeating River Nevis 5–3 in another high-scoring contest.

With shock results, dominant performances and dramatic penalty shootouts, the Jim Harvey Cup once again proved why knockout football never fails to deliver excitement. As teams look ahead to the next round, confidence will be soaring for those who progressed — and after a night like this, fans can expect even more drama as the competition heats up.

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