“When the Celts go up to lift the Scottish Cup, we’ll be there” was the chant Celtic fans sang out loud as Ange Postecoglou’s Treble-chasing side progressed to the final after running out 1-0 winners over holders Rangers at Hampden Park.
Jota’s first-half header from close range proved to be the decisive match-winner as the Hoops marched on in their quest for a world-record EIGHTH domestic Treble as they sealed another Glasgow derby win against their bitter rivals.
The Parkhead club will now return to the national stadium to face Championship side Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Saturday, June 3. Here, GlasgowWorld rates how the Celtic players performed....
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5. Greg Taylor - 7
The no-thrills full-back was fairly comfortable throughout in the inverted role. Limited Tavernier’s attacking influence. | Getty Images
6. Callum McGregor - 7
Not overly involved in a lot of the play but utilised the space in the middle of the park well. A consistent performer. | Getty Images
7. Reo Hatate - 6
A quiet afternoon for the Japanese ace on his return from a spell on the sidelines. A few clever touches but not a lot else to rave about. Subbed. | Getty Images
8. Matt O’Riley - 8
Very comfortable and helped to dictate play in the first-half. Able to continue after being on the receiving end of a crunching challenge from Barisic. Subbed. | Getty Images