Rodgers will put cup focus to bed now as he focuses on final five Premiership games that will decide title race with Rangers.
Brendan Rodgers joked that his shattered Celtic stars will be in need of therapy after edging Aberdeen in one of the most outrageous Scottish Cup semi finals in the 151-year history of the competition.
Celtic had fought back from losing a second minute Bojan Miovski goal to lead heading into injury time through Nicolas Kuhn and sub James Forrest. But Aberdeen levelled with a Ester Sokler header and even Matt O’Riley restoring the Hoops lead midway through extra time wasn't enough to kill off the dogged Dons who again drew level through Angus MacDonald in injury time of extra time.
“But his mentality allows him to not let it bother him and we saw what happened in the end. He missed one, but he still ended up the hero. Despite the drama Rodgers insists the victory maintains the Hoops’ momentum as they look to drive over the finish line in the race for the Premiership title with five games to go. Skipper Callum McGregor returned to the starting line-up for the first time since late February and James Forrest was hailed by his boss for turning the game after his 61st minute introduction.
James Forrest Celtic FC Joe Hart Aberdeen FC Nicolas Kuhn Matt O’Riley Hampden Park Scottish Cup Scottish Premiership
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