November 2nd 2024.
During Celtic's dominant 6-0 victory over Aberdeen in the Scottish League Cup semi-final, manager Brendan Rodgers had a moment that he would probably like to forget. Despite the team's impressive performance, Rodgers himself had a bit of a mishap on the touchline that caused quite a stir.
The match started off well for Celtic, with Cameron Carter-Vickers scoring the opening goal in the 29th minute. Shortly after, Kyogo Furuhashi added a second goal, putting Celtic comfortably in the lead. The team continued to dominate the first half, with Daizen Maeda scoring a third goal just five minutes before the break.
But the most talked about moment of the first half came in injury time when the ball unexpectedly landed at Rodgers' feet. In a moment of frustration, the usually composed manager took a wild swing at the ball, only to slip and fall on his backside in front of the cheering crowd. Even the Aberdeen players couldn't help but laugh at the comedic moment.
Fortunately, Rodgers was not seriously hurt and was able to see the funny side of the situation. In the second half, Celtic continued to dominate, with Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn and Maeda both adding goals to the scoreboard. The final score was a resounding 6-0, securing Celtic a spot in the final against either Motherwell or defending champions Rangers.
Despite the embarrassing slip-up, Rodgers remained in good spirits, joking about his fall with Premier Sports after the game. He also admitted that he deserved the yellow card he received for kicking the ball away in frustration. As a perfectionist, Rodgers was still looking for a faster and more dominant performance from his team, even though they were already in a comfortable lead.
But he also praised his players for their impressive showing and their ability to manage big games week after week. The team's performance was a testament to their hard work and determination, and Rodgers was proud of their aggressive approach in the second half. He also acknowledged Aberdeen's strong season and gave credit to their team's efforts. Ultimately, it was Celtic's day and they will now look forward to the final at the iconic Hampden Park where they will battle it out for the title.
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