
Celtic show ‘heart’ as Brendan Rodgers continues Old Firm dominance with cup win over Rangers
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brendan Rodgers hailed a classic Old Firm cup final at Hampden Park - but was glad his Celtic side emerged victors over Rangers in a 5-4 penalty shoot-out to lift the Scottish League Cup. Nicolas Kuhn restored Celtic’s lead in the 87th minute but Gers substitute Danilo equalised a minute later to make it 3-3 and take the game to extra-time and when penalties arrived, Maeda scored the decisive one after Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel had saved substitute Ridvan Yilmaz’s effort. Referee John Beaton awarded a free-kick which came to nothing but former referee Bobby Madden said on his Instagram account that he was “amazed” that video ref Alan Muir did get involved, as still images showed Cerny’s foot was on the 18-yard box as he was still being grabbed by Scales. “About why there’s no communication in that moment, about a big decision like that, because it’s clear for everybody, it’s a game-decisive decision.” In the penalty shoot-out Schmeichel was beaten by James Tavernier, Ianis Hagi and Danilo before he saved Yilmaz’s penalty, with Gers keeper Jack Butland scoring, while Adam Idah, skipper Callum McGregor, Arne Engels, and Reo Hatate scored before Maeda clinched the victory.
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