Rangers stuns Celtic in penalty shootout in Old Firm derby

After both teams had netted four of their first six penalties, Tom Rogic followed up Nicky Law's calm finish by blazing his kick well over the crossbar in to spark wild celebrations from Rangers' half of the Hampden crowd.

Published : Apr 17, 2016 20:14 IST , Glasgow

Rangers players celebrate after a penalty shootout win over Celtic.
Rangers players celebrate after a penalty shootout win over Celtic.
lightbox-info

Rangers players celebrate after a penalty shootout win over Celtic.

Rangers stunned Old Firm rival Celtic 5-4 on penalties after a pulsating 2-2 draw at Hampden Park to book its place in the Scottish Cup final, with Tom Rogic missing the decisive spot-kick.

Former Celtic striker Kenny Miller gave Rangers the lead after 15 minutes on Sunday, scoring an instinctive finish after Hoops captain Scott Brown deflected a cross into his path. Patrick Roberts spurned a golden opportunity to level the scores, hitting the side netting with the goal wide open, but Celtic equalised shortly after half-time through Eric Sviatchenko.

The substitute got up highest to head in a Roberts corner after 49 minutes and Leigh Griffiths wasted a good chance by shooting off-target as the game drifted into extra-time. Barrie McKay drew first blood in the added period, turning into a pocket of space 25 yards out and arrowing an unstoppable drive into the top-right corner, but Rogic tucked in a second Celtic equaliser from Kieran Tierney's low cross.

Griffiths almost won it in the final stages of extra-time, but his long-range free-kick cannoned off the woodwork.

After both teams had netted four of their first six penalties, it was Rogic who followed up Nicky Law's calm finish by blazing his kick well over the crossbar in to spark wild celebrations from Rangers' half of the Hampden crowd.

Mark Warburton's side - which was recently promoted back to the Scottish Premiership for next season - will face fellow Championship side Hibernian in the final after it beat Dundee United 4-2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in Saturday's semi-final.

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment