Kasper Schmeichel sends three-word message to Celtic fans after stunning twist
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has taken to social media to wish fans a “Happy Monday” after their Scottish League Cup final win over Rangers on Sunday (December 15).
The 38-year-old played a key role in Celtic’s thrilling penalty shoot-out win over their arch-rivals to secure their first piece of silverware this season.
In a match of extraordinary drama, Rangers winger Nedim Bajrami opened the scoring after 36 minutes before Greg Taylor equalised just after half-time.
Daizen Maeda then put Brendan Rodgers’ side ahead but they were then pegged back by Mohamed Diomande to make it 2-2.
Celtic thought they’d won it after Nicolas Kuhn’s 87th-minute strike but Rangers striker Danilo had other ideas, scoring just one minute later.
Extra time came and went at Hampden Park, forcing the two arch-rivals to settle their differences with penalties.
Celtic emerged victorious after Schmeichel saved Rangers left-back Ridvan Yilmaz’s fourth penalty, leaving Maeda to seal the win with a decisive spot-kick, securing a 5-4 triumph in the shootout.
Celtic and Kasper Schmeichel earn bragging rights after Old-Firm League Cup final win
Schmeichel has played every minute for Celtic since joining in the summer, starting all 25 of his appearances across all competitions, conceding 20 goals, and keeping 15 clean sheets in 2280 minutes of action.
The veteran shot-stopper took to Instagram after the win to celebrate the victory, captioning his post: “Happy Monday Celts.”
Celtic are dominating in Scotland, winning the League Cup and sitting at the summit of the Scottish Premier League table, nine points above second-placed Aberdeen.
Attention will return to their ultimate mission of securing a fourth consecutive league title on Sunday (December 22) as they travel to Dundee United.
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