Ciftci cleared for cup clash

Ciftci was offered the punishment following a clash with Inverness defender Gary Warren but United's decision to challenge the ban paid off when the violent conduct charge was not proven in front of a Scottish Football Association judicial panel.

The forward was accused of deliberately striking Warren's neck or head with his arm towards the end of his side's 1-1 draw with Caley Thistle last week. Ciftci was booked and Warren was sent off following the off-the-ball clash.

The 23-year-old will now be able to face Celtic in the last eight at Tannadice on Sunday and in the Scottish Premiership two weeks later, but he will miss the QTS League Cup final against the Hoops on March 15 after being booked twice in the competition.