Carter-Vickers and Trusty Play Part in Celtic's Dramatic Cup Final Victory
In a pulsating Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers, Celtic's American defensive duo Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty played roles in their team's penalty shootout triumph.
"It's a great feeling," Carter-Vickers told Sky Sports. "It was the first trophy available this season, so we wanted to win. We thought our start of the season deserved it. Anytime you win a trophy, it's a great feeling."
Carter-Vickers demonstrated solid endurance, playing the full 120 minutes of an intense Glasgow Derby. His presence was key in maintaining Celtic's stability throughout the grueling encounter. Trusty, meanwhile, was substituted at halftime in a tactical move by Rodgers, who sought to inject more defensive composure into the game.
The manager's decision to bring on Liam Scales for Trusty at the break proved pivotal. Rodgers noted the need to improve the team's build-up play and "clean up" the game, highlighting the tactical flexibility of Celtic's defensive options.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, characterized by six goals, 11 bookings, and 12 substitutions before ultimately being decided by penalties. Celtic's victory was sealed when Daizen Maeda coolly converted the winning spot-kick, sending the Celtic faithful into jubilation.
"It was a very tough game. Fair play to the Rangers," Carter-Vickers said. "I thought they started well, first half especially. But I thought in the second half, we grew into the game and started to have a few more chances. I mean, winning on penalties — if you could definitely win on penalties, that's the way you would pick to win, so at the end of the day, it was great for us." Sky Sports
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