The Glasgow rivals battled for the first silverware of the season at Hampden Park
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Daizen Maeda scored the decisive spot-kick as Celtic emerged 5-4 penalty shoot-out winners over Rangers after a Scottish League Cup final ended 3-3 after extra-time at Hampden Park.
The Light Blues player, Nadim Baramin, opened the scoring in the 41st minute after an error from the left side of Parkhead, Greg Taylor, who was amended in the 56 , whose error charged against the Gers 4 minutes later. Later later, later Gers As Maeda shot at the hoop.
The Ibrox side recovered and equalized in the 75th minute through Mohamed Diomande, but when Nicolas Kuhn restored Celtic’s lead in the 87th minute, the trophy looked destined for Parkhead, because Gers replacement Danilo equalized a minute later and takes adjustment in additional time.
After more goals, the adjustment ended in consequences and hoopskeeper Kasper Schmeichel gave credit to Brendan Rodgers’ team by saving Ridvan Yilmaz’s effort before Maeda killed Jack Butland’s return to the trophy back at Parkhead.
Despite a valiant effort, it is another triumph for Celtic and leaves Philippe Clement winless in six games of old efforts, while Celtic is complicated in the historical trophy count: 119 to 118.
Brendan Rodgers praised an old Old Firm Ultimate Cup at Hampden Park, but was pleased that its Celtic look came from winners over Rangers in a 5-4 shootout to lift the Scottish League Cup
Rodgers, with only one loss in 20 old-company games in his two spells as Celtic boss, said: “I know the magnitude of this game. Celtic and Rangers all over the world, for any of the supporters, and it’s a lot for people’s lives.
“I think it would possibly be, what, my 20th match? But I treat it as the first and I get ready for this way. But as I said, it is a query of getting out of the Another side.
“And the most important thing is to be on the podium at the end and they did it. It’s a wonderful game to worry about and it’s obviously one of those where, like what you expect in an ending, you never figure out your way. “
A 3-3 thriller after extra time was settled by penalties as Celtic claimed the bragging rights
After some cling to the enthusiasts who were filled with the lid, we are despite the fact that everything is going to see Celtic take home their trophy, after the Rangers won their medals at the moment.
Another trophy for McGregor and national acute is still in the letters for the Brendan Rodgers team!
“Unbelievable pride. Relief to come through it because it’s about winning, not necessarily the performance. It’s so much pride to go and lift the trophy again,” says the Celtic skipper McGregor, now on his way to lifting the trophy.
A game, which ended in consequences, and Celtic’s were perfect. That was the slight difference between the two groups today.
Final penalty for Celtic and Daezen Maeda can win the League Cup for his team if he scores…GOAL!!!!!!!!!!
Coldly launched, Celtic has it!
Celta Win Win Scottish League Cup, 5-4 on penalties
The fifth shooter of the Rangers is goalkeeper Jack Butland and has to mark, he has no choice! The goalkeeper took a step forward . . . and hits his partner, tall and clear!
*Cel 4-4 ran
Hatate for the fourth for Celtic to give them the lead… GOAL! Emphatic, battered in high to his left.
Cel 4-3 ran
Yilmaz is now on his feet and Schmeichel faces him back as he looks to put the ball on the spot. Left foot and low. . . saved! Schmeichel is about to put it next to the post! A slovenly effort at the end in truth.
*CEL 3-3 RAN
Third penalty for Celtic and again needing to score to level matters, it’s Engels…short runup, right footed, beats Butland just about! GOAL.
Cel 3-3 Ran
Brendan Rodgers praised an old cup from the former Ultimate company at Hampden Park, but satisfied that its Celtic looks emerged to the victors over Rangers in a 5-4 shootout to lift the Scottish League Cup
Rodgers, with only one defeat in 20 Old Firm games in his two spells as Celtic boss, said: “I know the magnitude of this game. Celtic and Rangers worldwide, for both sets of supporters, and it means so much to people’s lives.
“I think it could be, what, my twentieth attack? But I treat it as the first and I prepare in this way. But as I said, it’s about to leave the other side. And the boys showed a great center to return later having been led in the attack and then showing a notorious composure during penalties.
“And the maximum is being on the podium at the end and they succeeded. This is a very, very intelligent adjustment to participate and look evident is one of those who, as what you expect from a final, never get everything as you want.
After a delay while the enthusiasts crowded around the field, despite everything we will see Celtic get their trophy, after the rangers took their runner -up medals.
Another trophy lift for McGregor and the national triples are still at stake for the Brendan Rodgers team!
“Unbelievable pride. Relief to come through it because it’s about winning, not necessarily the performance. It’s so much pride to go and lift the trophy again,” says the Celtic skipper McGregor, now on his way to lifting the trophy.
A game that ended in a penalty shootout and the Celtics were perfect. That was the small and small difference between the two groups today.
The final penalty for Celtic and Daezen Maeda can win the League Cup for their score . . . Goal!
Coldly launched, Celtic!
Celtic win the Scottish League Cup, 5-4 on penalties
Rangers’ fifth taker is goalkeeper Jack Butland and he absolutely has to score – no other options left! The ‘keeper steps up…and beats his fellow keeper, high and hard!
*CEL 4-4 RAN
He hates Celtic’s fourth goal to give him the advantage . . . Goal! Uppeat and beaten to his left.
Cell 4-3 Ran
Yilmaz is now on his feet and Schmeichel looks back at him as he looks to put the ball in its place. Stashed away!! Schmeichel is about to put it next to the publication!A rough effort in the end in truth.
*CEL 3-3 RAN
Third penalty for Celtic and once back forced to score to equalize, it is Engels. . . a short run with his right foot, narrowly beats Butland!GOAL.
Cel 3-3 Ran
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