McKay at the double for Caley

Wednesday 12 December 2012

McKay at the double for Caley

BILLY McKAY'S double was enough for Inverness to eliminate local rivals Ross County from the William Hill Scottish Cup on a sub-zero night at the Caledonian Stadium.

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By JOHN McGILL

The 24-year-old has now scored seven goals in his last five games, with his brace setting up a last-16 tie with Kilmarnock.

McKay fired home an early penalty before Iain Vigurs' sublime finish levelled things just before half-time, but a spectacular curler from the hosts' in-form striker settled things nine minutes after half-time.

The Highland neighbours met in the aptly named Cold Firm derby after sharing a thrilling 3-3 draw in Dingwall 10 days ago.

Caley made no changes to the side which won 3-0 against Hibs on Saturday, sending them into second in the league. Stuart Kettlewell replaced Gary Glen in the only change to the County side which lost 3-2 to Motherwell on Saturday.

County substitute Grant Munro had a header cleared off the line by David Raven.

McMenamin was then played through, but his low effort rippled the side netting.

County substitute Steven Ross headed a Mark Fitzpatrick cross just wide then visiting captain Richie Brittain had the chance to grasp a last-minute equaliser but it was cleared by Josh Meekings.

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