Calum Elliot made four changes following Bonnyrigg Rose’s exit from the East of Scotland Cup semi-finals on Saturday, with Kerr Young, Callum Connolly, Lee Currie, and Cammy Ross reintroduced to the starting XI.

The game started strongly for Rose, with both sides creating clear-cut chances.

It was Rose who struck first on the night, as Neil Martyniuk gave his side the lead in the 4th minute after they were awarded a penalty.
Martyniuk coolly converted, sending Carswell the wrong way.

Rose controlled much of the possession in the first half, but Spartans brought the game level in the 39th minute, leaving the teams square at the break.

The second half continued with a similar tempo.

Henderson came extremely close to scoring as his shot rattled the crossbar in the 52nd minute.

Rose regained their lead early in the half with a brilliant team goal, featuring lovely skill from Arnott to bypass the Spartans’ midfield. Arnott set up Barrett, who applied the finishing touch to make it 2-1.

However, Spartans were awarded a penalty in the 71st minute, which Henderson converted to secure his brace and level the game once again.

The Rose faithful will now focus their attention to Saturday’s fixture as they face Stirling Albion at Forthbank.