CELTIC 6-2 ST MIRREN SCOTTISH CUP SEMI-FINAL | SUNDAY 19TH APRIL
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Celtic secured a dramatic 6-2 victory over St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden, overcoming a shocking second-half collapse to triumph in extra time. The match began with chaos when St Mirren's stand-in goalkeeper Ryan Mullen made a catastrophic error just 58 seconds in, leading to an early goal for Dyson Maeda. Celtic dominated the first half, with Anthony Ralston adding a stunning late goal to make it 2-0 at halftime. However, their performance faltered in the second half as St Mirren, inspired by a young 17-year-old debutant goalkeeper Grant Tamasovicius, mounted a remarkable comeback—equalizing through Mikael Mandron’s header and then again in stoppage time to force extra time. Celtic’s fortunes turned in extra time, where substitutes Kelechi Iheanacho (2), Luke McCowan, and Benjamin Negrin delivered a blistering 4-0 surge in just six minutes, sealing the win. Despite the victory, concerns emerged about Celtic’s inconsistency, defensive fragility, and reliance on late heroics. St Mirren, though heartbroken, were praised for their resilience and tactical discipline, particularly down the left flank. The win sets up a high-stakes final against Dunfermline, where Celtic will face Martin O'Neill—the former mentor of manager Neil Lennon—in a romantic 'master vs. apprentice' showdown, adding significant narrative weight to the fixture.
Celtic overcame a 2-0 lead and a second-half collapse to win 6-2 in extra time after a dramatic comeback by St Mirren, showcasing both brilliance and inconsistency.
Substitutions proved decisive, with Kelechi Iheanacho, Luke McCowan, and Benjamin Negrin delivering a 4-0 surge in extra time to secure the win.
Celtic’s defensive lapses and lack of sustained intensity in regulation time raise concerns about their ability to maintain peak performance in the post-split league campaign.
St Mirren’s young debutant goalkeeper Grant Tamasovicius showed composure under immense pressure, highlighting the team’s resilience despite key injuries and a tough defeat.
The upcoming Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Dunfermline features a high-stakes managerial clash between Neil Lennon and Martin O'Neill, adding emotional and historical depth to the fixture.
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Celtic's Dream Start and St Mirren's Goalkeeper Crisis
“It's an absolute disaster for Mullan. There's no getting away from it.”
Celtic's Control and St Mirren's Struggles to Respond
Despite holding a 1-0 lead, Celtic failed to capitalize on their dominance, with St Mirren surviving through defensive resilience and set-piece threats. The young goalkeeper Tamasovicius made a key save from Maeda, while Celtic’s midfield, led by Arne Engels, struggled to maintain pressure. St Mirren’s attempts to play out from the back backfired, inviting Celtic’s high press and leading to several near-misses.
Anthony Ralston's Late Breakthrough and First-Half Dominance
“It's a rocket into the back of the net. Exactly what Celtic needed just before half time.”
Celtic's Collapse and St Mirren's Second-Half Surge
“It's a brilliant goal from St Mirren's point of view. That finish from Mandron, from that angle, brilliant right in the corner, half folly, fantastic.”
Extra Time: Celtic's Lightning Strike
“Four goals squeezed into an incredible six minute spell in the middle of this first half of extra time. Scott Allen, in your long career have you ever seen 15 minutes like that?”
“Four goals squeezed into an incredible six minute spell in the middle of this first half of extra time. Scott Allen, in your long career have you ever seen 15 minutes like that?”
“It really will. Celtic obviously going his strong favourites, Dunfermline being that championship team. How their fixture list looks going into that cup final as well. Can your team fit potentially play-off games for Dunfermline? But that Neil Lennon and Martin O'Neill final has got a bit of romanticism about it.”
“It's a rocket into the back of the net. Exactly what Celtic needed just before half time.”
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Anthony Ralston
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Dyson Maeda
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Martin O'Neill
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James Forrest
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Mikael Mandron
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