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Celtic Ratings: Iheanacho Super Sub Heroics as Oxlade-Chamberlain Disappoints
Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice in extra time as Celtic overturned a second-half collapse and sealed a 6-2 win, manager Martin O'Neill said.
- On Saturday, Celtic secured a place in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park after defeating St Mirren 6-2 following extra time, with Kelechi Iheanacho netting an extra-time brace to seal the victory.
- The Hoops initially established a two-goal lead, but St Mirren rallied to equalize during regulation time, forcing the match into extra-time where Celtic scored four quick-fire goals to overcome the Buddies.
- Entering in the 83rd minute, Kelechi Iheanacho scored in the 96th and 101st minutes, while veteran winger James Forrest provided significant contributions, assisting two of the extra-time goals during the goal blitz.
- Manager Martin O'Neill expressed relief at the team's resilience, as Celtic prepares to face Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final on May 23 against Neil Lennon's side.
- O'Neill praised the fit-again Nigerian forward for his clinical finishing after a season disrupted by injuries, while the manager supports extending the contract of 34-year-old James Forrest, who remains vital to the squad.
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Iheanacho fires Celtic into Scottish Cup Final
In one decisive stretch of football, the Super Eagles forward reminded everyone what he brings; instinct, timing, and the ability to decide games when margins tighten The post Iheanacho fires Celtic into Scottish Cup Final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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