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'Cocky, Arrogant, Foolish' - How Not To Take A Penalty In A Cup Semi-Final

PJ Browne
By PJ Browne
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Tomorrow, it's the big one in the Scottish FA Cup. For just the second time in four years, we have an Old Firm game.

Today though, Hibs and Dundee United play for the right to face either Celtic or Rangers in the Scottish FA Cup final on May 21st.

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Just half an hour into the game, with the game at 0-0, Hibs - thanks to a handball in the box from Coll Donaldson - had the chance take the lead.

In such a crucial game, especially if you're a callow 20-year-old entrusted to take the spot kick, excessive risks really should not be taken.

Jason Cummings did just that though. The Scotland U21 international attempted a panenka which never looked like threatening Eiji Kawashima's goal.

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