Celtic Triumphs Over Rangers To Win Scottish Cup With Idah's Late Goal

Adam Idah scored a decisive goal as Celtic clinched the Scottish Cup by defeating Old Firm rivals Rangers 1-0 on Saturday. Idah, who came off the bench, netted a 90th-minute winner for the Hoops, securing a league and cup double in Brendan Rodgers' first season back in charge.

Rangers believed they had taken the lead midway through the second half at Hampden Park when Abdallah Sima tapped in from close range. However, VAR intervened, and the on-field referee overturned his decision after replays showed Nicolas Raskin had pushed Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart, who was playing his final match before retirement.

Celtic capitalised on their good fortune, with Idah reacting quickly to score from close range after Jack Butland spilled a shot. This left Rangers with no time to respond, allowing Celtic to secure their 42nd Scottish Cup crown.

Joe Hart confirmed his retirement several weeks ago, and the former England goalkeeper ends his career on a high note with a domestic double. The 37-year-old retires with six titles to his name with Celtic, adding to five trophies won during his time with Manchester City.

In what turned out to be his final Scottish Cup campaign, Hart conceded five goals in five appearances, keeping three clean sheets and recording a save percentage of 66.67.

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This victory marks another milestone for Celtic and Brendan Rodgers as they continue to build on their successes. The team’s performance throughout the season has been commendable, culminating in this significant achievement.