The Rangers players reached a turning point in overtime and defeated Celtic 2: 1 in the semifinals of the Scottish Cup. The police came to a chance to win the trophy of that competition after 13 years. Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team will face Hearts in the final.
Reservedly, both teams entered the game, and as time went on, they started to create chances. Despite a couple of opportunities, Lundstram’s tripods, the nets were at a standstill in the first half. However, Celtic managed to take the lead in the second part of the game with a goal by Greg Taylor in the 64th minute.
After an excellent loss to Calum McGregor, he escaped the defense and routinely defeated the Rangers goalkeeper for 1: 0. The joy lasted for 15 minutes, as Scott Arfield equalized for Rangers.
It was played in the 78th minute, when after the addition of Kemar Ruf, the Canadian passed the defense of Celtic and defeated Ja Hart from half distance for 1: 1.
The regular part ended in a draw, so the match went into overtime. During the first 15 minutes, there were no hits. In the 114th minute, there was a complete turnaround. After the action of the Rangers and the ball was thrown into the box, Karl Starfelt tried to break the ball, but it was an unfortunate job in his goal, and the Police led 2: 1. Celtic tried to threaten at the end of the match, but there was not enough time to win penalties.
Rangers thus came one step closer to the Scottish Cup trophy after 13 years. Giovanni van Bronhorst’s team will face Hearts in the final on May 21.
Celtic have won the League Cup this season and have a six-point advantage over the Cops in the title race.
