According to major media reports, Celtic will face Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden on May 23. The final is likely to be Martin O'Neill's last match as a manager, as reported by major media. Celtic have reached the Scottish Cup final seven times in the past nine seasons, according to major media.
They advanced to the semi-final with a penalty shoot-out victory over Rangers at Ibrox in the quarter-finals, major media reports. St Mirren had previously defeated Celtic in the League Cup final in December, according to major media. In the other semi-final, Dunfermline and Falkirk played, but the outcome of that match is unknown.
Celtic's semi-final comeback saw St Mirren score two goals in the second half to tie the match and force extra time, major media reports. Celtic then scored four goals in the first period of extra time to win, according to major media. Celtic's goals in extra time were scored by Kelechi Iheanacho (two), Luke McCowan, and Benjamin Nygren, major media reports.
Celtic's first goal in the semi-final was scored by Daizen Maeda after 57 seconds, and the second was scored by Tony Ralston, according to major media. The final score of the Celtic vs. St Mirren semi-final has not been confirmed.
St Mirren faced challenges including goalkeeper Ryan Mullen being substituted after 15 minutes due to an unspecified injury, major media reports. Grant Tamosevicius made his debut as St Mirren's substitute goalkeeper in the semi-final, according to major media. Craig McLeish was St Mirren's interim manager for the semi-final, in his fourth match in charge, major media reports.
Martin O'Neill managed his 1000th match as a manager two months ago when Celtic faced VfB Stuttgart, according to major media. Neil Lennon was present at the semi-final as a TV analyst, major media reports. The current status of the Scottish Premiership title race, described as a 'three-way battle royale', remains unclear.