Celtic defeats Dunfermline to win Scottish Cup and complete league and cup double

Celtic defeated Dunfermline 3-1 in the Scottish Cup final on Saturday, completing a league and cup double for the Scottish Premiership champions. Martin O’Neill guided Celtic to the victory. The 74-year-old secured his ninth major honor as Celtic manager across 26 years.

First-half goals give Celtic control Daizen Maeda opened the scoring in the 19th minute after Alistair Johnston’s long pass. Arne Engels doubled the lead in the 36th minute with a 25-yard strike. Celtic held a two-goal advantage at halftime.

Second-half substitute extends lead Kelechi Iheanacho scored in the 73rd minute to make the score 3-0. Josh Cooper pulled one back for Dunfermline six minutes later. Celtic recorded a ninth consecutive win. The club claimed its 43rd Scottish Cup title.

James Forrest started and collected his club-record 28th major winners’ medal. Maeda has scored nine goals in seven matches during the run-in. Iheanacho has netted six goals in nine substitute appearances.