Adam Idah Secures Victory for Celtic in Scottish Cup Final
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.
Celtic’s Triumph in the Scottish Cup Final
- Celtic won their third successive cinch Premiership title last week with the help of 10 points from 12 against their city rivals.
- Rangers had been the better side over 90 minutes, but Celtic found a way to win, increasing Brendan Rodgers’ remarkable record against Rangers.
- Philippe Clement ponders on strategies for the upcoming season after the defeat.
A peculiar build-up to the season finale saw Rodgers confirm his squad were in good condition and at full strength. By contrast, injury-hit Clement admitted that he would have to wait until the day before the game to see which of his several doubtful players declared themselves fit and how many minutes they could offer.
Key Moments in the Final
- Gers midfielder Todd Cantwell set up Dessers in the 15th minute, but the striker missed his shot wide.
- A goal-bound strike from Parkhead midfielder Reo Hatate was cleared by the head of Gers defender Ben Davies.
- The game continued with end-to-end action, with both teams creating chances.
The final stages were intense, with Celtic ultimately emerging victorious. When Wright lost possession in midfield, Celtic capitalized on the opportunity, with Idah scoring the decisive goal, securing the win for Celtic in the Scottish Cup final.
