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Nygren Targets Double As Celtic Star Reacts To Wild Win: Can They Win The Domestic Double?
TL;DR
Celtic secured a spot in the Scottish Cup final with a 6-2 win over St Mirren after extra time, featuring Benjamin Nygren's 20th goal of the season. They will face Dunfermline Athletic in the final on May 23.
Key points
- Celtic won 6-2 against St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-final
- Benjamin Nygren scored his 20th goal of the season
- Celtic will face Dunfermline Athletic in the final
- The final is set for May 23 at Hampden Park
- Neil Lennon is the manager of Dunfermline Athletic
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Nygren Targets Double As Celtic Star Reacts To Wild Win: Can They Win The Domestic Double?
Celtic booked their spot in the Scottish Cup final on Sunday, eventually blowing St Mirren away 6-2 after extra time at Hampden Park. Benjamin Nygren netted his 20th goal of the season to cap off a massive performance. Martin O’Neill’s side now face Dunfermline Athletic, managed by former Celtic captain Neil Lennon, at Hampden on 23 May, in what promises to be one of the most emotional finals in recent memory.
Nygren reflects on a remarkable afternoon at Hampden
Speaking to Celtic TV after the match, Nygren was excited with the result while giving an honest account of a chaotic 120 minutes. The Swedish forward called the game very strange, noting that Celtic started with plenty of energy, pressing St Mirren high and building some real early momentum.
Daizen Maeda’s opener, which Nygren praised as amazing pressing, set the tone in the first minute. Celtic went into the break 2-0 up through Anthony Ralston, before Mikael Mandron dragged St Mirren back into it with two goals, the second coming in the 91st minute to force extra time.
Nygren admitted he thought Celtic would have closed the game out in 90 minutes, but once extra time started, things just clicked. Four goals flew in during a frantic six-minute spell, with Kelechi Iheanacho grabbing a brace, adding a third, and Nygren himself tucking away the sixth. The Swede, now Celtic’s top scorer this term, made it clear he joined the club to win silverware, and Sunday’s win puts him one step closer.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Celtic vs St Mirren match?
Celtic won the match against St Mirren with a score of 6-2 after extra time.
Who scored the 20th goal for Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final?
Benjamin Nygren scored his 20th goal of the season for Celtic during the match.
When is the Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic?
The Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic is scheduled for May 23.
Who is the manager of Dunfermline Athletic facing Celtic in the final?
The manager of Dunfermline Athletic is Neil Lennon, a former Celtic captain.
