SEAS0N 2024/25
SCOTTISH CUP SEMI FINAL
Venue: HAMPDEN PARK
CELTIC 5 ST JOHNSTONE 0
Scorers: McGregor, Maeda(2), Idah, Jota
Attendance: 43,632
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| My normal view from the East Stand |
As the clock ticked past the 30 minute mark St Johnstone must have been pleased with the first half hour of the match as the score was still 0-0 and Celtic not causing any serious problems but by half-time they were 4-0 down and facing an impossible task to reach another cup final.
After captain, Callum McGregor fired Celtic into the lead they quickly found their final pass accuracy which had been missing in the early stages. McGregor then turn provider for Maeda to make it two. Soon after Idah made it three before Maeda added his second right on the stroke of half time to make it four. Jota neatly finished a good move at the back post in the second half to complete the five goal rout which sent Celtic into another Scottish Cup Final.
Match report: LINK
Personal note:
- My 141st match at Hampden Park
- Fourth time attending this fixture this season
- 6th time attending this fixture in the Scottish Cup - with 2 at Hampden, both in the semi final
- Overall this was the 67th time attending this fixture - play in four stadia: Muirton Park 1, Celtic Park 48, McDermid Stadium 16 and Hampden 2
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| Halfway to Paradise |
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| Paradise II on Easter Sunday From the back of Hampden Celtic Park clearly in view |