Adam Idah’s dramatic last-minute strike earned Celtic a 1-0 win over Rangers in the 150th anniversary Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park.
Gers striker Cyriel Dessers missed a couple of chances in a goalless first half before replacement Abdallah Sima had the ball in the net in the 59th minute, only for referee Nick Walsh to rule it out for a foul on Hoops keeper Joe Hart.
The Light Blues, energised by pacey substitutes, looked the more likely to get the breakthrough but when Ibrox keeper Jack Butland spilled a long-distance drive, substitute Idah, on loan from Norwich, swooped to knock in the winner.
Celtic won their third successive cinch Premiership title last week with the help of 10 points from 12 against their city rivals and while this was the first time Rangers had been the better side over 90 minutes, the Parkhead outfit still found a way to win and increase Brendan Rodgers’ remarkable record against Rangers – just one defeat in 18 Old Firm games in his two spells as Celtic boss, leaving Philippe Clement to ponder on how he changes things next season.
Here are the player ratings for those involved:
9. Greg Taylor
Normally a composed figure at left-back, Taylor had a tough time of things against Dujon Sterling, constantly tested by the winger's pace and power. Booked on 74 minutes, he had the experience and nous to see out the storm and help Celtic to yet another Old Firm win. 5 Photo: Andrew Milligan
10. Ridvan Yilmaz
The Turkish left-back was an injury doubt, reportedly in tears earlier in the week due to his condition, but he managed to play the whole match and was pretty strong, in particular keeping James Forrest out of the match. Was booked as the match became more tempestuous. 6 Photo: Robert Perry
11. Callum McGregor
The Celtic captain has dominated this fixture in the past, but not here, not by a long shot. Rangers pressed and harried him constantly and a first-half yellow card resulted in him having to curb combative instincts. Still, his incredible Hampden record a club level goes on. 5 Photo: Andrew Milligan
12. Reo Hatate
Like a few of his team-mates, the Japanese midfielder just could not find his stride. Had one fizzed pass into Daizen Maeda that sparked an attack but was unable to add much pizzazz to game. No surprise to see him make way for Paulo Bernardo later in match. 4 Photo: Andrew Milligan