Thomas Duncan, BBC Sport ScotlandA comfortable home victory against a League 2 side is not the most impressive of Jimmy Thelin's 11 wins in a row.However, there is enough evidence from recent struggles against lower-league opponents to illustrate Aberdeen's immense improvement under the Swede.

Aberdeen eased their way into the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup with a dominant 4-0 win over League Two side The Spartans.

Spartans' incredible Premier Sports Cup run came to an end after they were beaten 4-0 by Premiership high-flyers Aberdeen.

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin: "Spartans did well, they defended really well. We tried to find ways to find a goal, it's so important in these kind of games. I think how we mixed our attacks - sometimes behind and sometimes between - and finally we get that goal, and another one before half-time.

Celtic will face Aberdeen in the semi-final of the League Cup, with the game at Hampden scheduled for the weekend of November 2. The Hoops booked their place in the last four of the competition with