A Shot at Glory Part Two.

The Scottish Cup is football's field of dreams, where minnows have their chance to compete against the big boys and sometimes win.

We all lived the dream of Gretna FC, two years ago; only this time we have the real deal.

On Saturday, Queen of the South, a team, unlike Gretna , steeped in tradition and history, walked out onto the turf of Hampden Park for a David v Goliath clash against Aberdeen for their first semi final in 59 years

After Jimmy Calderwood's inconsistent season, hopes were high the Dumfries outfit could give the SPL outfit a run of the money, take it to extra time – or maybe nick a win.

But in one of the best semi final in modern times, Gordon Chisholm's Doon Hammers Warrior rocked the foundations of the Scottish football surviving three comebacks to book their place in their first ever Scottish Cup Final winning a seven goal thriller at the national stadium.

And if certain results go their way on Sunday, could also be looking forward to European football as well.

It was former Aberdeen midfielder Steve Tosh who opened the scoring for Queens , with Andrew Considine tying things up for the Dons just before half-time.

Instead of Aberdeen taking control of the game, Paul Burns finished from close range for Queens with Aberdeen 's Barry Nicholson to following suit.

But their joy was short lived when while Sean O'Connor fired the Doonhamers back in front again.

Considine then bagged his second header of the day but John Stewart responded by lashing in the winner on 60 minutes.

The First Division side will meet either the winner of Sunday's semi-final, with St Johnstone set to play Rangers.

And if Rangers were to progress, the Dumfries team would be assured of a place in next season's Uefa Cup.

But as far as manager Gordon Chisholm was concerned, whatever happens, his team made history at Hampden last weekend.

“It was just a fantastic spirit amongst the players. I bet from a neutrals point of view, it was a great game to watch,” he said.

“It was history in the making. Some of my guys had never been in the dressing room at Hampden. I am proud of every one of them.”

“We were desperate to reach the final. So what an achievement it would be if we can win it.”

Like the final two years, ago, it was like a scene out of the Ally MCoist movie, “A Shot at Glory”, where the small provincial village side take on the games elite.

And what ever happens, the Queens fans were out to enjoy the day and their side were determined not to disappoint.

After a bright start, by the division one side, it was former Dons reject; Tosh pounced on an error by Derek Souter in 22 minutes, firing his shot from 16 yards high into the top corner.

Things then started to be shifting in Aberdeen 's favour when Constadine out jumped Jim Thomson to head home the equaliser in 36 minutes.

Things continued to move in the Dons favour when Queens lost Stephen Dobbie through injury just before the break, but it his replacement John Stewart that was to play a major role in who would claim the final berth.

During the half time interval, pundits were predicting that Aberdeen with their fitness and experience would have enough on their squad to wear Gordon Chisholm's men at half time.

But what ever was said by Jimmy Calderwood at half time did not appear to work as the travelling Dons support were stunned four minutes into the second half.

Burns gathered a pass from Stewart at the back post and with a clear shot at goal, sent an awkward shot against Severin, but the midfielder got another opportunity and managed to slam the loose ball home.

Aberdeen hit back when Barry Nicholson was on hand to drive the ball home after Jamie MacDonald made a good block on a close range header from Lee Miller.

But the Dons had little time to celebrate as they were soon behind again courtesy of some shocking defending after O'Connor slipped the ball past Diamond before slotting a neat shot beyond Soutar from just inside the box.

And before the Doon Hammer fans had time to catch their breath, Constadine levelled the scoring again.

Then in what was memorable eleven minutes of play, Queen of the South went in front again, courtesy of more poor defending when Stewart picked up a header from Thomson and with plenty of space to hammer a shot past Soutar.

The Dons through everything at Queens during the final minutes, hitting the woodwork twice but the first division side held on to send their fans ecstatic and the Dons fans fuming, through their scarves on the pitch and demanding the sack of Jimmy Calderwood, who after the game did not hold back his thoughts on his teams performance.

“It was one of the worst moments in my career and I hope that my players are feeling the same.”

“Defensively we were awful as we have been all season. Not take anything away from Queens , they deserved their win, but did not have to work too hard for their four goals.”

“We have lost two semi finals – now we have to get our pride back.*