Aberdeen celebrates sensational cup victory after 35 years!
Aberdeen celebrates sensational cup victory after 35 years!
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Schottland - in the Scottish FA-Cup there was a surprising turn on May 25, 2025 when FC Aberdeen Celtic Glasgow defeated 5: 4 in penalty shootout. This result marks Aberdeen's first cup victory in 35 years after the last title win was celebrated in 1990. The final took place in the sold -out Hampden Park, where the fans experienced a tense atmosphere.
Celtic Glasgow took the lead 1-0 in the 39th minute through Dorrington. The gate fell after a corner from Arne Engels, which Dorrington decreased decisively and finally landed on the net. Despite the deficit, Aberdeen was defensively, while Celtic took over the game control, but had difficulty creating clear opportunities. Greg Taylor had an opportunity to miss the goal, but the offensive of Aberdeen was also limited.
penalty thriller and outstanding goalkeeper performance
in the 83rd minute, Aberdeen came back into the game when Celtic keeper Schmeichel achieved an own goal after a cross from Morris and the game was 1-1. Before the fate of the game was decided in the penalty shootout, there were numerous exciting moments. In added time, Aberdeens Keeper Mitov became a hero by defending a shot from Daizen Maeda, and Celtic substitute Jeffrey Schlupp was unlucky in the last few minutes when his shot hit the latte.
The penalty shootout turned out to be nerve -wracking. The experienced Captain of Celtic, McGregor, failed with UV, which for Aberdeen gave a psychological overweight. Withov also kept the shot from Johnston, which secured the already historical victory for Aberdeen. This was the eighth cup victory in the club's history of Aberdeen and a crucial moment to win back a title after the team had previously lost the last four matches with Celtic.
background to the Scottish Premiership
The Scottish Premiership, which has been the highest football league in Scotland since 2013, is known for its exciting competitions. In the current 2024/25 season, 12 teams played for the title, with Celtic Glasgow being the current master. The league comprises 38 game days, followed by a division into two groups that fight for the title and descent. In recent years, the league has stabilized with regard to the audience interest, while the teams repeatedly compete in European competitions.
This cup victory will certainly be a turning point for Aberdeen, especially according to the latest forms that the team completed as fifth of the Scottish Premiership. With a record of four successive defeats in the league, the team shows that despite the difficulties in everyday league life, it is capable of great performance.
fans and experts agree that this victory brings new hope for the future of Aberdeen in Scottish football, and the cup heroes will enter into the club's history. After all, despite its recent successes and the challenges in the Scottish Premiership, the team proved that you should never give up.
For more information about the Scottish Premiership and its division, see Wikipedia. You can find details on the events in the cup final at [LAOLA1] (https://www.laola1.at/de/Red/fussball/schottland/Ueberraschung ---aberdeen-schlaegt-celtic-im-pokalfinale/) and also at bbc Sport.
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