Dunfermline's Scottish Cup final hopes were dashed as Celtic won 3-1 with goals from Daizen Maeda, Arne Engels, and Kelechi Iheanacho, despite Josh Cooper's late consolation. Dunfermline's dreams of Scottish Cup glory ended by Celtic's dominant display. The Championship side started poorly, with Celtic taking the lead through Maeda's lob. Engels doubled the lead with a stunning strike, and Iheanacho made it three for Celtic minutes later. Dunfermline did pull a goal back through Cooper, but it was too little too late. Martin O'Neill's side had started strongly, with James Forrest denied by keeper Oxborough early on. A mistake almost gifted Dunfermline the lead, but Liam Scales cleared the ball off the line to deny the Championship side an early goal. Celtic's victory completes a domestic double for the Hoops, with O'Neill's future still uncertain. The 74-year-old led them to victory against Dunfermline in what could be his last game in charge. Dunfermline's turbulent season ended with a disappointing defeat, despite a late surge. The Championship side did show some spirit, with Cooper's goal a consolation prize. Celtic's win was a result of their strength and depth, with O'Neill's tactics paying off. The Hoops' fans were jubilant, celebrating a remarkable league and cup double. Dunfermline, on the other hand, will have to regroup and rebuild for next season. The club's players were left to ponder what could have been, as Celtic lifted the trophy to end a rollercoaster season on a high. And so, Dunfermline's season came to a close, with the team looking to bounce back next year. But for now, Celtic will bask in the glory of their domestic double.
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Dunfermline Suffer Scottish Cup Final Defeat
Dunfermline's dreams of Scottish Cup glory ended by Celtic's dominant display
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