"Kelechi [Iheanacho] has had a great career. He has had injury problems. But he looks good, and he wants to do really well. I've praised him enough in the dressing room - I think he was quite surprised!"
"We found something in extra time, and Iheanacho's goal turned it immediately for us again. Scoring early on made a massive difference; the confidence was restored again."
Celtic defeated St. Mirren 6-2 in the Scottish Cup semi-final, with Kelechi Iheanacho scoring twice in extra time. Celtic initially led 2-0, but St. Mirren equalized late in the second half. The match turned in extra time, with additional goals from Luke McGowan and Benjamin Nygren. Celtic will face Dunfermline Athletic in the final, a rematch of the 2007 final. Martin O'Neill praised Iheanacho's influence and the team's spirit, emphasizing the importance of early goals in restoring confidence.
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