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Celtic Defeat Rangers in Penalty Shootout to Win Scottish League Cup

A dramatic 3-3 draw in extra time ended with Celtic clinching the trophy 5-4 on penalties, securing their 119th major title.

  • Kasper Schmeichel's penalty save against Ridvan Yilmaz proved decisive, with Daizen Maeda converting the winning spot-kick for Celtic.
  • The final featured six goals, with Rangers' Nedim Bajrami and Celtic's Greg Taylor and Nicolas Kühn among the scorers in a back-and-forth match.
  • Celtic's victory moves them ahead of Rangers in the all-time trophy count, now leading 119 to 118.
  • Despite a strong performance, Rangers manager Philippe Clement remains winless in six Old Firm derbies since taking charge.
  • The match saw 10 yellow cards and a delay due to fan pyrotechnics, highlighting the intensity and chaotic atmosphere at Hampden Park.
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