Brad Spencer delivered a moment of magic to open the scoring in extra-time as Falkirk secured a crucial victory over Stenhousemuir in the Scottish Cup. The midfielder's thunderous strike broke the deadlock in the extended period, sending the Bairns through to the next round of the historic tournament. The goal came after 90 minutes of deadlock at Ochilview Park.

Spencer's spectacular finish showcased his ability to produce in high-pressure moments. The 23-year-old has been developing into a key player for John McGlynn's side this season. His goal not only secured progression but also demonstrated Falkirk's resilience in cup competitions. The Bairns have a proud history in the Scottish Cup, having won the trophy four times previously.

The victory keeps Falkirk's hopes alive for another deep cup run. They'll now await the fourth-round draw with confidence after this hard-fought win. For Stenhousemuir, the narrow defeat ends their cup journey but they can take pride in pushing their Championship opponents to extra-time. The Warriors competed admirably throughout and nearly forced a penalty shootout.

This result maintains Falkirk's momentum as they balance cup commitments with their league campaign. Spencer's strike will be remembered as one of the standout moments of this season's Scottish Cup so far, highlighting why the tournament remains special for clubs across all divisions of Scottish football.