Celtic 6-2 St Mirren: Hoops recover from second-half collapse to reach final
Celtic achieved their goal and qualified for the Scottish Cup final after a thrilling victory against St Mirren. On April 19, Martin O’Neill’s team experienced a rollercoaster of emotions that culminated in extra time.
The match started perfectly for Celtic, with Daizen Maeda’s goal in the first minute setting the tone for the game. Shortly after, Anthony Ralston extended the lead, allowing the team to go into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 advantage and a feeling of complete control.
This confidence ultimately proved costly for Martin O’Neill’s men
St Mirren reacted in the second half with an unexpected surge. They narrowed the gap in the 53rd minute and, near the end of the match, secured the equalizer that sent the game to extra time, sowing doubt in Celtic and completely changing the dynamic.
But in extra time, Celtic displayed their best form. The team responded with authority, scoring four goals to seal the tie with a resounding 6-2 victory.
The star of the match was Kelechi Iheanacho, who scored a brace in extra time and led the team to a final, where Celtic will look to salvage their season with a title.
