The Scottish FA Cup was played for the 109th time in 1993/94 . The most important Scottish football cup competition, which was directed by the Scottish Football Association, began on December 11, 1993 and ended with the final on May 21, 1994 in Hampden Park in Glasgow. As the defending champion, the Glasgow Rangers started the competition, who prevailed against FC Aberdeen in last year's final . The Rangers reached the Scottish Cup final for the third time in a row after 1992 and 1993 , but lost 1-0 against Dundee United with a goal from Craig Brewster at this year's event . For United it was the first ever FA Cup win, after six defeats in the final in 1974 , 1981 , 1985 , 1987 , 1988 and 1991 . With two league cup wins in 1980 and 1981 and the championship in 1983 , it was the fourth title in the club's history. By winning the cup itself could Tangerines simultaneously for the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup season review 1994/95 qualify.