Ireland forward’s last-minute strike secures 150th Scottish Cup title for Brendan Rodgers’s side
Adam Idah scores a late winner for Celtic in the Scottish Cup final against Rangers at Hampden Park. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA WireGers 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 goalkeeper Joe Hart.
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.
Gers midfielder Todd Cantwell set up Dessers in the 15th minute only for the striker to drag his shot harmlessly wide before a Fabio Silva drive was easily saved by Hart. In the 25th minute Dessers was again handed a chance by Cantwell but his shot was blocked by one of three retreating Celtic defenders for another corner, which came to nothing.
However, after the VAR intervention, referee Walsh cancelled the goal for a Nico Raskin foul on Hart.
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