"The players showed phenomenal courage and great determination and a rear-guard action, which is really commendable. Everyone to a man did more than their jobs. They were really terrific. Under the pressure they faced, Celtic stood incredibly strong. The defence was outstanding. Goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo was commanding when required."
"Rangers had 24 shots in the contest, six on target. Not that the impressive Sinisalo had to produce save after save, though. That is what Danny Rohl's side will reflect on - their inability to hurt their clearly diminished rivals, who looked there for the taking."
"It wasn't pretty but winning titles and trophies requires an ability to battle on when all feels lost and Celtic put up an almighty fight on those terms. This outcome, and the manner of it, may well lead to Scottish Cup silverware and push them forward in defence of their Premiership title."
Celtic secured a remarkable Scottish Cup quarter-final victory over Rangers at Ibrox through a penalty shootout, despite playing without a shot on target across 120 minutes. Operating under severe pressure and hampered by injuries to key players including captain Callum McGregor and Kieran Tierney, Celtic's defense proved exceptional. Goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo delivered commanding performances when needed. Rangers dominated possession with 24 shots, six on target, but failed to convert their opportunities. Manager Martin O'Neill praised his players' phenomenal courage and determination. This victory, achieved through defensive excellence and composure in the shootout, represents a significant psychological boost for Celtic following a grueling schedule and positions them favorably for their Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren.
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