Celtic Overpowers St Mirren in Extra Time to Secure Spot in Scottish Cup Final

Celtic will face Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final after defeating St Mirren 6-2 in a thrilling semi-final match that went into extra time. The Hoops initially took a 2-0 lead with goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Ralston but St Mirren fought back with two goals from Mikael Mandron, including a dramatic equalizer in the 91st minute. However, Celtic regained their momentum in extra time, scoring four more goals through Kelechi Iheanacho, Luke McCowan, and Benjamin Nygren to seal their spot in the final. The match will be an emotional encounter between Celtic manager Martin O’Neill and his former captain, Neil Lennon, who currently manages Dunfermline Athletic. Lennon expressed his excitement about facing his former manager, stating it will be an 'honour and a privilege.' O’Neill also praised Lennon's accomplishments, saying he has done remarkably well in his managerial career. The Scottish Cup final is set to take place on May 23 at Hampden Park.