Captain Callum McGregor and teenage substitute Callum Osmand scored in extra time to take holders Celtic into the League Cup final at 10-man Rangers’ expense in a pulsating match at Hampden.
James Tavernier’s late penalty in normal time levelled Johnny Kenny’s first-half header, with the Ibrox side hindered by Thelo Aasgaard’s straight red card for a foul on Anthony Ralston shortly before the interval.
In Martin O’Neill’s 28th Old Firm game – but his first since 2005 – he emerged victorious after Brendan Rodgers’ shock resignation earlier this week and set up a final on 14 December against St Mirren.
Rangers’ recent mini-revival under new head coach Danny Rohl, who was seeking a third straight victory for the Ibrox side for the first time this season, ended with Celtic goals from Johnny Kenny, Callum McGregor and Callum Osmand.
Despite their impressive resilience and second-half penalty kick scored by Rangers’ tireless skipper Tavernier, they fell marginally short.
Good game, exciting fast football and now temporary coaches Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney look set to take over the Parkhead hot seat following the departure of Brendan Rodgers.