"Rangers' task was rendered harder by the actions of Thelo Aasgaard seven minutes before the interval. The midfielder was high and reckless when catching Anthony Ralston, a red card the correct punishment. Rangers felt the numbers should have been levelled in first half stoppage time after the Celtic centre back Auston Trusty crazily kicked the head of Jack Butland. Trusty escaped with a booking."
"Celtic were a goal to the good by that point and seemingly well on course for the final. Johnny Kenny escaped the attentions of a clutch of Rangers defenders to head home an Arne Engels corner. Rangers' second-half showing was strong despite the odds stacked against them. Celtic offered little in attack, save a James Forrest shot that cracked off the crossbar."
Martin O'Neill led Celtic to the League Cup final as interim manager, though it remains unclear whether he will lead the team in the final. A turbulent week that included Brendan Rodgers' resignation ended with supporters hailing O'Neill. Celtic required extra time to beat Rangers after a controversial semi-final featuring Thelo Aasgaard's red card and a reckless kick from Auston Trusty that drew only a booking. Johnny Kenny opened the scoring from an Arne Engels corner. Rangers levelled via a James Tavernier penalty after Djeidi Gassama created space. Extra time saw Callum McGregor and Callum Osmand score to seal victory.
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