Summary
Aberdeen won the Scottish Cup for the first time in 35 years, defeating Celtic in a penalty shootout. The victory guarantees Aberdeen a spot in European football until December, which is worth around £6 million.
Key Facts
- Aberdeen won the Scottish Cup by beating Celtic in a penalty shootout.
- This win ended a 35-year wait for Aberdeen since their last Scottish Cup victory.
- The game finished 1-1 in regular time, with Aberdeen winning 4-3 on penalties.
- Around 20,000 Aberdeen fans celebrated the victory.
- Aberdeen's win secures them a place in European football until December.
- The financial benefit of this win is estimated to be at least £6 million.
- Celtic had previously defeated Aberdeen convincingly in their season matches.
- The victory was a surprise as Celtic were the favorites, having won all 14 prior matches at Hampden under manager Brendan Rodgers.
