Celtic into final after edging Aberdeen in epic tie

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After an exciting game with six goals at Hampden, Celtic emerged as the winners in the end through penalties. They will now advance to their 60th Scottish Cup final, leaving Aberdeen feeling disappointed and upset.

During an intense penalty shootout, Joe Hart had an opportunity to secure victory for Celtic by taking the fifth penalty shot. This was after Ryan Duncan's attempt hit one of the goalposts. However, Joe Hart also hit the woodwork and missed the chance to win the game.

Despite a mistake, Hart redeemed himself by stopping Killian Phillips' attempt. Celtic will have the opportunity to compete against either Hearts or Rangers next month, aspiring to secure their 42nd victory in football's most historic competition.

The phenomenal conclusion was suitable for a grand equal match where Aberdeen scored two late equalizers.

In free English, it can be written as: Angus MacDonald scored a header at the 119th minute which looked like he completed a great comeback story. Earlier, MacDonald made a mistake that led to Celtic's equalizer by Nicolas Kuhn in the first half.

Aberdeen, who were being guided by their interim manager Peter Leven, managed to score an unforeseen first goal just two minutes into the match thanks to Bojan Miovski who took advantage of a lackadaisical defense.

In the second half of the game, Celtic showed significant improvement and James Forrest, who came in as a substitute, believed that his curved shot had secured their place in the final, but Ester Sokler scored a stunning header in the game's final minute, which led to the game going into extra time.

In the football match, Matt O'Riley scored a fantastic goal which brought Celtic back into the lead. However, there were still many exciting moments to come before the match was decided and Brendan Rodgers' unbeaten record at Hampden Park continued.

Before the game, the conversation centered on how Aberdeen could prevent Celtic from dominating. The goal was to prevent the league leaders from getting an early score. By successfully achieving this, Aberdeen turned the tables on Celtic.

Leighton Clarkson was positioned a bit further up in the Aberdeen offense. He expertly maneuvered through the Celtic defense with an impressive attack. Miovski skillfully curved the ball around Hart, completely surprising the fans supporting the green and white team in the bright Hampden sun.

Kyogo shot a hard ball towards Kelle Ross, which caused him pain in his hands. However, soon after that, there was a terrible equalizer for the team.

A lot of attention was focused on the fact that captain Graeme Shinnie was not playing, and MacDonald had to take on the role of captain instead. However, when Kyogo stole the ball and it got trapped under MacDonald's feet, he didn't act very calmly.

Stefan Gartenmann blocked the Japan player's attempt to shoot, but instead of stopping the play, he indirectly set up Kuhn to effortlessly score as the goal was left open.

Gartenmann was almost able to put Aberdeen ahead once again with a fantastic shot from just one block away. Clarkson's free-kick was tricky for everyone, but Gartenmann managed to get to it at the back post. Unfortunately, Hart was quick to come out of the goal and make the save.

During the first half, the match was interrupted frequently. Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed a situation where Liam Scales used his hand, but eventually decided that it happened outside of the penalty area.

There was an impression that Celtic would have a good chance to win after the second half, and in reality, they appeared more threatening.

Although he had only been on the field for a short time, Forrest made a strong statement with his shot before scoring a precise goal that went past Roos and landed in the bottom corner of the net.

The goal appeared to be enough for Celtic as they were in complete control. However, Aberdeen's replacements instigated a comeback in the final stages of the game. During a fast-paced counter-attack, Junior Hoilett missed an opportunity to score before Cameron Carter-Vickers miraculously stopped him with a block on the goal line.

Nevertheless, the Canadian player correctly positioned himself to assist Sokler in the 89th minute, resulting in Sokler's third goal while playing for the team. This action extended the game into overtime.

O'Riley was not performing as impressively as he had been during the season, until he was given an opportunity to showcase his skills and impressively scored in the top corner.

Aberdeen thought they had a chance to even the score again when Hoilett fell in the penalty area, and Referee Don Robertson appeared to signal for a penalty. However, after a great deal of confusion, no penalty was given as VAR noticed a foul committed by Alistair Johnston earlier in the play.

However, Aberdeen still had a chance. MacDonald rose up high at the congested rear pole to nod the ball downwards in the latter stages of extra time, leading to a penalty shootout.

It turned out to be a bit too much, however. Phillips, who was loaned from Crystal Palace, was the unlucky player who failed to score at the vital moment in a penalty shootout that was controlled by Hart's self-assurance and crucial effort.

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Wow! That was an amazing game. People will remember it for years to come. It was an incredible experience from the beginning to the end.

Miovski's amazing first goal seems like it happened a really long time ago, even though it was just last season. When he had to come off the field due to injury, it was clear how much he had contributed to the game. Carter-Vickers couldn't keep up with him and was left spinning in circles.

Celtic had a tough time dealing with The Dons. The opposition displayed persistent determination. This was a noteworthy aspect of the day. Leven's team exhibited a level of grit and hunger that hasn't been consistent in their performance this season. It's possible that if they had displayed this level of intensity sooner, they wouldn't be solely preoccupied with finishing in the bottom six in their next few games.

According to Rodgers, Celtic tends to shine during this part of the season. Although it took them some time to fully wake up, they were alert when it was crucial.

It was a tough afternoon for a team that is still competing for both the league and cup championships, but as usual, the seasoned veterans stepped up and proved their worth.

On Friday, Hart reached the age of 37. During the match at Hampden, he had the opportunity to score the important penalty, but instead, he managed to make a significant save.

Forrest has played a big role in Celtic's success against Aberdeen, contributing eight goals and 10 assists. He has also scored 13 goals for Celtic at the national stadium. It seems like he is close to reaching the same number of trophies as Billy McNeill has with the club.

Rodgers proclaimed that he remains as Celtic's foremost winger. His awe-inspiring moments, as seen in this performance, demonstrate that he still has the capacity to shine on momentous occasions.

Peter Leven, Aberdeen's temporary manager, stated that he believed the team put their all into the game. In the end, the penalty shootout was unpredictable, but they played on par with Celtic throughout the match.

Two of our academy graduates were authorized to take penalties and I am very pleased with their performance. They demonstrated great effort and I informed them that this is the standard we need to maintain until the end of the season.

Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Celtic, expressed his thoughts about the game, saying that it was an exciting match for those not supporting any team. He commended the great determination and sportsmanship displayed by both teams and also admitted that he needed some form of counselling after the game. He acknowledged that Aberdeen played exceptionally well, despite having nothing to lose.

Our positioning was not close enough and their midfield players were very clever and worked well together to break through our defense.

The game has finished with a final score of Aberdeen three, Celtic three. However, Celtic won with a total of six goals compared to Aberdeen's five goals.

The game between Aberdeen and Celtic went into a Penalty Shootout, with Aberdeen scoring a total of 3 goals and Celtic scoring 3 goals as well. However, in the end, Celtic came out on top with 6 goals, while Aberdeen only managed to score 5 goals.

The penalty was successfully defended. When Killian Phillips (from Aberdeen) kicked the ball with his right foot, the goalkeeper saved it in the bottom right corner.

The score is now 3-6 as Tomoki Iwata from the Celtic team successfully kicks the ball into the bottom right corner with his right foot, resulting in a goal!

Score! The game between Aberdeen and Celtic ended in a tie of 3-3, with both teams scoring 5 penalty kicks each. Jack Milne, representing Aberdeen, took the penalty kick with his right foot and successfully kicked it towards the bottom left corner.

Score! Aberdeen scores three goals, while Celtic scores three goals. Alistair Johnston from Celtic team nails the penalty by shooting with his right foot towards the left corner at the bottom.

Score! Aberdeen and Celtic are tied at 3 goals each. Junior Hoilett from Aberdeen successfully put the ball into the bottom left corner of the net using his right foot after taking a penalty shot.

The penalty was not successful! The score remains Aberdeen 3(3), Celtic 3(4). Joe Hart from the Celtic team hit the left post with his right foot while taking the shot.

The penalty didn't make it into the goal! The scores are still Aberdeen 3(3), Celtic 3(4). Ryan Duncan, who plays for Aberdeen, tried to score with his left foot but the ball hit the right post.

The wait is over. They are all set to proceed.

The game had to be paused due to Kelle Roos from Aberdeen getting injured.

"Goal!" shouted loudly as Aberdeen and Celtic played against each other. The score was tied at 3 to 3. Suddenly, Paulo Bernardo from the Celtic team kicked the ball into the net with his right foot, hitting the bottom left corner of the goal. This was known as a penalty shot and it gave Celtic a 4 to 3 lead.

Aberdeen has scored a goal and the score is tied with Celtic at 3 all. The scorer's name is Ester Sokler from Aberdeen and she successfully executed a penalty kick with her right foot to the center of the goal.

Score! Aberdeen has a total of 3 points, while Celtic has a total of 3 points after Matt O'Riley from Celtic made a successful penalty shot with his left foot to the lower left corner.

Score! Aberdeen and Celtic are tied at 3 goals each with 2 penalty kicks each. Angus MacDonald from the Aberdeen team successfully scored with a shot of his right foot aimed towards the lower left part of the net.

Score! Aberdeen manages to tie with Celtic after a thrilling match, with a score of 3-3. The penalty kick that ultimately sealed the game came from Luis Palma of Celtic, who expertly used his right foot to place the ball into the bottom right corner of the net.

Score! Aberdeen has three goals and Celtic has three goals. Jamie McGrath from Aberdeen successfully scores a penalty by using his right foot and placing the ball on the left side of the net.

Yes! The score is now tied at 3-3 between Aberdeen and Celtic with the help of Adam Idah scoring a goal via a right footed shot into the bottom left corner from a penalty kick.

The Penalty Shootout is starting with a score of 3-3 between Aberdeen and Celtic.

The game between Aberdeen and Celtic has come to an end after the second half extra time finished with a score of 3-3.

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