Celtic Overcome Lethargy, Edge Dundee in Dramatic Scottish Cup Tie
The usually formidable Celtic Park stadium was left looking half-empty when the Hoops took on Dundee in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals. But that didn't stop the visitors from putting up a spirited performance. In a game marked by drama and tension, Junior Adamu's last-minute goal helped Celtic edge out their opponents 2-1 in extra time.
Adamu's strike came after he had equalised for the Hoops just minutes into the match, ending a period of Dundee dominance. His introduction off the bench seemed to galvanise Celtic, who then held on for a hard-fought victory.
Despite his goal, Adamu was not the only debutant to make an impact, with fellow substitute Sebastian Tounekti scoring the winner in extra time. The match was marked by an unusual atmosphere, which saw Celtic's usual fans' fervour muted due to the club's board being targeted by supporters.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expressed hope that his players can find a "middle ground" between their on-field success and off-field issues, as fan frustration continues to simmer. For now though, he will be focusing on getting his side to the next round of the competition.
In related news, St Mirren, Dunfermline Athletic, and Partick Thistle also progressed to the quarter-finals, with each side securing impressive victories over their respective opponents.
St Mirren beat Airdrieonians 2-1 in a tense match, while Dunfermline defeated Kelty Hearts 2-0 in the Fife Derby. Meanwhile, Partick Thistle squeezed past Elgin City 3-2 in a closely contested encounter.
The quarter-final draw has been announced, with Stenhousemuir and Falkirk set to meet on Sunday. In other fixtures, Rangers welcome Queen's Park to Ibrox, while local rivals Stenhousemuir and Falkirk will clash at Ochilview Park on Sunday.
The usually formidable Celtic Park stadium was left looking half-empty when the Hoops took on Dundee in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals. But that didn't stop the visitors from putting up a spirited performance. In a game marked by drama and tension, Junior Adamu's last-minute goal helped Celtic edge out their opponents 2-1 in extra time.
Adamu's strike came after he had equalised for the Hoops just minutes into the match, ending a period of Dundee dominance. His introduction off the bench seemed to galvanise Celtic, who then held on for a hard-fought victory.
Despite his goal, Adamu was not the only debutant to make an impact, with fellow substitute Sebastian Tounekti scoring the winner in extra time. The match was marked by an unusual atmosphere, which saw Celtic's usual fans' fervour muted due to the club's board being targeted by supporters.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expressed hope that his players can find a "middle ground" between their on-field success and off-field issues, as fan frustration continues to simmer. For now though, he will be focusing on getting his side to the next round of the competition.
In related news, St Mirren, Dunfermline Athletic, and Partick Thistle also progressed to the quarter-finals, with each side securing impressive victories over their respective opponents.
St Mirren beat Airdrieonians 2-1 in a tense match, while Dunfermline defeated Kelty Hearts 2-0 in the Fife Derby. Meanwhile, Partick Thistle squeezed past Elgin City 3-2 in a closely contested encounter.
The quarter-final draw has been announced, with Stenhousemuir and Falkirk set to meet on Sunday. In other fixtures, Rangers welcome Queen's Park to Ibrox, while local rivals Stenhousemuir and Falkirk will clash at Ochilview Park on Sunday.
! i'm still trying to process what happened in the last minute of the game 
adamu's goal was insane! but u know what really caught my attention? the atmosphere in the stadium was so weird, with fans targeting the club board 
it's like they were sending a message about all the issues that are going on off the pitch 
i feel bad for celtic, they deserve better than to have their fans turn on them 
but at the same time, it's good to see the other teams doing well and moving forward to the next round 
st mirren, dunfermline athletic, and partick thistle are all making a great impact in this tournament 
can't wait to see what happens next!
. And don't even get me started on the fact that Celtic's manager is already talking about finding a "middle ground" between his team's success and their off-field issues... can't they just focus on winning matches instead of playing politics? 
️ but seriously, how do u expect them 2 find a "middle ground" when they're still being all secretive about things? 
and rangers are gonna have to bring their A-game if they wanna take down queen's park 
seems like d fans got a lil mixed up cuz de board got targeted lol guess its good 4 celtic tho they're movin on 2 da next round 
an dont forget about st mirren, dunfermline, an partick thistle who all made it thru too! 
i mean don't get me wrong, Celtic's comeback was sick (or whatever) but 2-1 in extra time feels kinda lame. I'm all for underdog stories, but is this really what we're supposed to be rooting for now? 
adamu's goal in extra time was insane!!! i don't get why the stadium was half empty tho, didn't they know it was gonna be a thriller? 