Any chatter from pundits or punters suggesting the tie should be moved to Tynecastle or Easter Road has quickly been silenced, thanks to the highly encouraging ticket sales over the past week. For comparison, the 2009 semi-final at Hampden drew 17,124 spectators, yet ticket sales for this year's showdown have already surpassed that number, underlining the huge anticipation for 18 April. While it may not carry the same national profile as the Old Firm or the Edinburgh and Dundee derbies, this duel always delivers its own brand of chaos and passion - and the intensity is sure to spike with a place in the Scottish Cup final on the line.
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