Aberdeen end 35-year wait for Scottish Cup glory with shootout win over Celtic

History repeated itself in such wonderful fashion for Aberdeen. In 1990, they took delivery of the Scottish Cup after a penalty shoot out victory over Celtic. Thirty five years on, in defying all odds, Aberdeen did it again. Jimmy Thelin and his class of 2025 have written themselves into Pittodrie folklore. Celtic will have to make do with a domestic double, a scenario few thought probable before a ball was kicked here. Fifty five years after denying a Celtic treble in Scottish football’s showpiece occasion, Aberdeen did it again.This was a grim, dismal final defined by errors. Aberdeen have no cause whatsoever to care. As Dimitar Mitov saved in the shootout from Callum McGregor and Alistair Johnston, Aberdeen had their moment. McGregor, Celtic’s captain, was in tears by close of play. Aberdeen’s players and fans were utterly euphoric.