Celtic Reach Scottish Cup Final After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win Over Aberdeen
In an epic Scottish Cup semifinal match, Celtic advanced to the final against Aberdeen after a six-goal game ended in a 5-5 draw.
The tie went to penalties, with Celtic eventually prevailing 6-5.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart missed the chance to win it for Celtic with the fifth penalty, but made amends by saving Aberdeen's sixth attempt.
Celtic will face either Hearts or Rangers in the final as they aim to win the oldest trophy in football for a record-extending 42nd time.
The game featured two last-gasp equalizers from Aberdeen.
In the Scottish Cup semifinal between Aberdeen and Celtic, Aberdeen took a surprise 2-minute lead through Bojan Miovski.
Celtic's stand-in captain, Angus MacDonald, made a costly error that led to Nicolas Kuhn's equalizer for Celtic in the first half.
In the second half, Celtic improved and thought they had won when James Forrest scored, but Ester Sokler equalized in the 90th minute, forcing extra time.
Matt O'Riley then scored for Celtic, but more drama ensued before they finally secured their spot in the final, extending Brendan Rodgers' unbeaten record at Hampden.
In the pre-match discussion, Aberdeen's strategy was focused on preventing Celtic from dominating and scoring early.
Aberdeen successfully executed this plan, with Leighton Clarkson scoring an impressive goal to take the lead.
Miovski added to Aberdeen's advantage by curling the ball past Hart.
Celtic responded with Kyogo forcing a save from Kelle Roos.
However, Aberdeen suffered a calamitous equalizer.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart missed the chance to win it for Celtic with the fifth penalty, but made amends by saving Aberdeen's sixth attempt.
Celtic will face either Hearts or Rangers in the final as they aim to win the oldest trophy in football for a record-extending 42nd time.
The game featured two last-gasp equalizers from Aberdeen.
In the Scottish Cup semifinal between Aberdeen and Celtic, Aberdeen took a surprise 2-minute lead through Bojan Miovski.
Celtic's stand-in captain, Angus MacDonald, made a costly error that led to Nicolas Kuhn's equalizer for Celtic in the first half.
In the second half, Celtic improved and thought they had won when James Forrest scored, but Ester Sokler equalized in the 90th minute, forcing extra time.
Matt O'Riley then scored for Celtic, but more drama ensued before they finally secured their spot in the final, extending Brendan Rodgers' unbeaten record at Hampden.
In the pre-match discussion, Aberdeen's strategy was focused on preventing Celtic from dominating and scoring early.
Aberdeen successfully executed this plan, with Leighton Clarkson scoring an impressive goal to take the lead.
Miovski added to Aberdeen's advantage by curling the ball past Hart.
Celtic responded with Kyogo forcing a save from Kelle Roos.
However, Aberdeen suffered a calamitous equalizer.
