Celtic 0-1 Aberdeen: Celtic's Scott McDonald (left) and Aberdeen's Scott Severin indulge in a spot of hi-karate Celtic took the game to the Dons from the start but Karima Touzani was alert to the early threat of Shunsuke Nakamura Dons' keeper Derek Soutar dives bravely at the feet of onrushing Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink Vennegoor of Hesselink sinks to his knees and howls at the moon after another golden opportunity is squandered Meanwhile Dons' boss Jimmy Calderwood howls from the sidelines as his pensive counterpart Gordon Strachan looks on On the ropes for much of the tie Aberdeen hit Celtic with a classic counter-punch goal, courtesy of Darren Mackie Mackie (10) wheels away in delight after giving resilient Aberdeen a sensational lead against the run of play Mackie slides onto his knees to take the acclaim of the travelling Aberdeen support Celtic throw everything but the kitchen sink at the Dons but, despite relentless pressure, can't find an equaliser Substitute Georgios Samaras holds his head in disbelief at Celtic's shock Scottish Cup exit St Mirren 1-3 St Johnstone: Rocco Quinn celebrates his spectacular opener with St Johnstone team-mate Gary Irvine And Quinn is lifted shoulder high by his ecstatic team-mates after firing the Division One side into an early lead Andy Jackson doubles St Johnstone's lead, curling the ball high past helpless St Mirren keeper Chris Smith Incredibly, St Johnstone go 3-0 up with less than half an hour played and it's Peter MacDonald's turn (centre, 11) to be mobbed St Mirren's Billy Mehmet sends Alan Main the wrong way from the penalty spot for what turned out to be a consolation goal
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