Inverness Caledonian Thistle are on course for a place in the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup, courtesy of Nick Ross's first-half goal.

The hosts took the lead rather fortuitously through Ross, who saw the ball roll into the back of the net after Frank McKeown smashed it right off him.

David Mitchell had to push away Greg Tansey's long-range effort shortly after as the hosts looked to double their lead, with the midfielder's effort from 25 yards forcing a fine save.

Ross almost added his second following a run past three opposition players, but his shot was straight at Mitchell.