Celtic 1-2 Rangers: Arfield and Starfelt Sink Hoops' Treble Hopes

Rangers Reach Scottish Cup Final with Dramatic Extra-Time Victory

In a thrilling Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park, Rangers overcame Celtic 2-1 in extra time to book their place in the final against Hearts. The Hoops took an early lead through Jota, but Rangers rallied to secure the victory with goals from Scott Arfield and an own-goal from Carl Starfelt. The result ended Celtic's hopes of a domestic treble and kept Rangers' hopes of a cup double alive.

Rangers' Arfield Levels in First Half

Rangers made a bright start to the match and were rewarded when Arfield poked home from close range after Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart could only parry Antonio Colak's shot. The goal gave the Ibrox side a well-deserved equalizer and buoyed their confidence.

Starfelt Own-Goal Gives Rangers Victory

The match remained evenly matched in the second half, with both teams creating chances. However, it was Rangers who found the breakthrough in extra time. A James Tavernier cross was deflected onto the head of Starfelt, who inadvertently nodded the ball into his own net.

The own-goal proved to be the decisive moment as Rangers held on to secure a memorable victory. They will now face Hearts in the Scottish Cup final on May 21st, while Celtic will have to regroup and focus on their remaining league fixtures.