Version 1: Chelsea Cornet and Kirsty Howat’s late goals sealed Celtic’s fate in the Scottish Cup, leaving Elena Sadiku’s side looking lackluster and disjointed throughout the match.
Now, the question arises as to how this result will impact the rest of the season. For Rangers, it presents an opportunity for a domestic Treble, while Celtic, currently leading the SWPL with a two-point advantage, must question whether they have what it takes to secure their first-ever title.
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At kick-off, Jo Potter was annoyed by the delayed start as the Celtic players engaged in their customary pre-match huddle. However, it was Rangers who displayed more enthusiasm from the beginning.
Despite being the highest-scoring team in the country this season, Celtic failed to register a single shot on target, leaving Natasha Flint frustrated throughout the match.
“These matches against our rivals hold greater significance, as they should,” said Potter. “When you defeat your rivals and remain in contention, these games carry a lot of weight. It’s a significant victory for us, and it was well-deserved.”
“I wasn’t worried at any point. Even if it had gone into extra time, I wouldn’t have panicked because I knew we were the fitter team. We need to remember these moments and draw upon them when we return to league action.”
“At halftime, I reassured the team that there was no need to panic or rush. I told them that our opponents hadn’t posed any real threats or caused us any problems. I simply urged them to show some quality and score the first goal. I believed that if we scored first, they wouldn’t be able to recover.”
Sadiku has issued a warning, stating that Celtic must wake up quickly, or else they will end the season empty-handed.
“That performance was not characteristic of us,” said the Swede. “We were off from the very beginning. We need to reflect on this and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
