Celtic Secures Scottish Cup Final Spot After Dramatic Extra-Time Victory
Celtic 'anything but convincing' before extra time
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Celtic triumphed over St Mirren 6-2 in the Scottish Cup semi-final after extra time, despite a shaky performance during regulation. Leading 2-0 at halftime, Celtic allowed St Mirren to equalize, but their quality shone through in extra time with goals from Kelechi Iheanacho and others.
- 01Celtic led 2-0 at halftime but allowed St Mirren to equalize in the second half.
- 02Mikael Mandron scored twice for St Mirren, forcing extra time.
- 03Celtic's Kelechi Iheanacho scored two goals in extra time.
- 04The match showcased Celtic's ability to recover despite a lackluster performance.
- 05Celtic will face Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final.
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In a thrilling Scottish Cup semi-final, Celtic overcame St Mirren with a score of 6-2 after extra time. The match, held at Hampden, saw Celtic initially take a commanding lead with goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Ralston. However, St Mirren's Mikael Mandron made a significant impact, scoring twice in the second half to level the match and push it into extra time. Celtic's performance was described as 'anything but convincing' during regulation, with criticism aimed at their inability to maintain control after a strong start. Yet, in extra time, Celtic's quality prevailed, with Kelechi Iheanacho netting two goals, alongside contributions from Luke McCowan and Benjamin Nygren. This victory secures Celtic's place in the final against Dunfermline.
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Celtic's victory secures their place in the Scottish Cup final, boosting team morale and fan support ahead of the crucial match.
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