Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
Alistair Johnston misses the penalty that loses the shootout in 2025 Scottish Cup Final, Aberdeen v Celtic. Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
WAYNE GRETZKY – 4/10 – Someone hobbled The Moose. Couldn’t get around their double-deep cover as regularly as we’re used to seeing. When he did, hampered by hesitation or wrong pick of cross. Surprised Tony wasn’t given the task; AJ’s day summed up by the climactic tame penalty. Question, though – why was he, the right-back, a first-five taker? Who was hiding?
Liam Scales of Celtic looks on as he inspects the pitch prior to the Scottish Cup Final match between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park on May 24, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
OF JUSTICE – 5.5/10 – He appeared hesitant for the opening spell, but soon within the first half hour Liam was one of our most involved – something that bothered me at the time because it seemed an indication of the lack of tempo. Anyway, the Ginger Baresi settled well and picked off everything they attempted to pop in-behind us, maintaining a consistency of sharpness through the 120 min.
Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
GET CARTER – 5/10 – Wore a concerned look for the entirety, even after ‘scoring’ the opener. Rattled Presbyterian ratcatcher Shindig well, but had bother containing the big Gayee when he came on, conceding a lot of ground and possession to him.
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Nailed it as usual