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'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played'

'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played'

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.
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