Celtic will face St Mirren in the League Cup final next month after a dramatic extra-time victory over Rangers at Hampden Park.

Captain Callum McGregor and teenage substitute Callum Osmand struck in extra time to send the holders through in a pulsating semi-final that saw Rangers reduced to ten men before half-time.

Johnny Kenny’s first-half header had given Celtic the lead, but Rangers captain James Tavernier levelled from the spot late in normal time after a handball decision went their way.

Thelo Aasgaard’s red card for a reckless challenge on Anthony Ralston left Danny Rohl’s side up against it, and despite their resilience, they couldn’t prevent Celtic from seizing control in extra time.

McGregor’s strike put Martin O’Neill’s side back in front, before 17-year-old Osmand sealed the win with his first senior goal to spark wild celebrations among the Celtic fans.

It marks a winning return to the Old Firm stage for O’Neill, who took charge earlier this week following Brendan Rodgers’ resignation. Celtic will now meet St Mirren in the final on 14th December.

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