Hampden Park basked in the sun for Rangers vs Celtic Women yesterday afternoon.

Rangers had started their season at 100 miles an hour and much like the men's team, hit the summit before beginning to wilt under injuries and dropping points uncharacteristically.

Much like the men’s defeat to Motherwell and Ross County, the Women’s side dropped points at Thistle and then Hearts before losing the last Old Firm to Celtic. It was Natasha Flint who did the damage that day and in every Old Firm match so far, Celtic have struck first. Rangers have recovered to win in all but the last game which has Celtic three points clear and a superior goal difference in the league.

The league fixture will come a week on Monday but yesterday was all about the Scottish Cup as Rangers aimed to reach their second domestic cup final of the season.

The big team news in the Ibrox ranks was the return of Rachel Mclauchlan in the defence which added pace and power - something Rangers lacked in the recent league meeting. Up top, Rio Hardy and Kirsty Howet didn't start, much to the surprise of most. Ewens and Ross were the chosen two.

Rangers largely controlled the first half, coming close almost straight away when McLauchlan found Ross who turned and sent a left-footed shot inches wide of the post. Rangers remained on the front foot. Rowe was a livewire and she would get an opportunity soon after but failed to get her shot away in time.

Ewens was next to try to test the goalkeeper but her left-foot shot was dragged wide before Ross stabbed an effort into the goalkeeper's hands following a scramble. For all that, it was Celtic who had some set-piece opportunities and ended the half stronger with their height causing issues. 

Celtic carried that superiority into the second half with a good start but Rangers soon gained control. Then in the 67th minute, Cornet would come close with a roasting 25-yard drive tipped narrowly over the bar. She would only be denied temporarily, though. 

Rangers, technically, were far better on the ball and soon they'd make the dominance count. A high Rowe corner was met by a bullet Cornet header for the crucial opener, with another goal not far away.

Soon after, Middag found Howat with a pinged through-ball before the attacker lifted the ball over the keeper to clinch the game and a spot in the final.

Rangers women will have their big day at Hampden later in May. Jo Potter's treble chase remains alive.