Celtic secured the first domestic trophy of the Scottish season as a pulsating 3-3 draw in the Premier Sports Cup final was decided by penalty kicks at Hampden.
Nedim Bajrami gave Rangers a deserved first-half lead on 41 minutes, only for Celtic to roar back with goals from Greg Taylor (56) and Daizen Maeda (60) in the second-half. Mohamed Diomande’s close range strike in the 75th minute kept Rangers hopes alive though.
It looked like Nicolas Kuhn (87) had handed Celtic a last-gasp win when he blasted home from close range. However, an incredible ball from Vaclav Cerny saw Rangers substitute Danilo dramatically send the game into extra-time just a minute later.
The sides could not be separated in extra-time though, leaving Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic to take the honours in a shootout, with five perfect penalties from Adam Idah, Callum McGregor, Arne Engels, Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda, who all slotted home, while Rangers’ Ridvan Yilmaz missed from the spot.
Here is how we rated each player out of ten for their display at Hampden Park:
17. RW: Vaclav Cerny - Rangers - 6
His shot just before the end of the first-half went close and he linked well enough with Tavernier on the right. Quiet by his standards, but his cross for Danilo's header was evidence of the Czech's winger's top quality end product. Game saving. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
18. RW: Nicolas Kuhn - Celtic - 8
Should have put Celtic in the lead with an electric break and was his side's most dangerous player. Caused Jefte all kinds of problems with his speed. Looked to have scored the winner with seconds remaining, until Danilo's equaliser. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
19. LW: Ianis Hagi - Rangers - 7
His strong early tackle on Johnston set the tone for Rangers, but he had too many poor corners that didn't get past the first man. Worked his socks off though, and seemed to find extra energy late on. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
20. LW: Daizen Maeda - Celtic - 7
Almost caught Rangers cold and his energy meant he was a constant menace to Rangers' backline with his running. Got a deserved goal. | PA Photo: PA