Brendan Rodgers Leads Celtic to Thrilling Scottish League Cup Victory
In a dramatic Scottish League Cup final, Celtic, managed by Brendan Rodgers, triumphed over Rangers with a 5-4 penalty shootout win after a 3-3 draw in regular time. This victory marks Rodgers' first trophy since returning to the club.
Brendan Rodgers guided Celtic to a sensational victory in the Scottish League Cup final against arch-rivals Rangers. The match, held at Hampden Park, ended 3-3 in regular time, with Celtic clinching the title 5-4 in the penalty shootout.
The first half saw Rangers take the lead in the 41st minute through Nedim Bajrami. Celtic responded vigorously in the second half, with Greg Taylor equalizing in the 56th minute, followed by Daizen Maeda putting them ahead just four minutes later.
Rangers' resilience showed as Abdallah Sima leveled the score in the 75th minute. In a dramatic finish, Nicholas Raskin scored for Celtic, seemingly securing the win, but Rangers' Danilo equalized almost immediately, sending the game into extra time.
With no goals in extra time, the match proceeded to penalties. Celtic's players held their nerve, successfully converting all five spot-kicks, securing a 5-4 shootout victory and the first silverware of the season under Rodgers' renewed leadership.
In the Scottish Premiership, Celtic currently tops the table with 43 points after 15 matches, while Rangers, managed by Philippe Clement, sit in third place with 32 points.