Watch: Highlights as Celtic beat Auchinleck in Scottish Cup

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Celtic Clinch Scottish Cup Victory Over Auchinleck Talbot

A dramatic 4-3 win for Celtic over sixth-tier side Auchinleck Talbot in the Scottish Cup has sent shockwaves through the football world. The Hoops, who are one of Scotland's top clubs, required a second-half resurgence to overcome the plucky back-to-the-wall effort from the Ayrshire-based team.

The match kicked off with both teams displaying their defensive prowess as they locked horns at Celtic Park. Auchinleck's determination was admirable, but ultimately, it was not enough to withstand the might of Celtic's attacking force.

Celtic took control of the game in the 50th minute when a well-crafted goal from Kyogo Furuhashi opened the scoring for the home side. The Talbot faithful held their breath as they responded with a goal of their own, courtesy of striker Andrew Irving, to level the score at 1-1.

However, Celtic's momentum carried them forward in the second half. Goals from Daizen Maeda and Moises Caicedo further boosted the Hoops' lead, but Auchinleck Talbot were not ready to concede yet. A stunning free-kick from midfielder Steven Gillespie kept their hopes alive before Celtic sealed the win with a late goal from Furuhashi.

The victory marks an impressive display of resilience and determination from Celtic, while Auchinleck's courageous effort will be remembered as one of the most thrilling performances in Scottish Cup history.

 

[Disturbing Desert Tycoon]

I don’t usually comment but... I'm so hyped for Celtic right now ! I mean, who would've thought they'd take down a sixth-tier team like Auchinleck Talbot? That's like me beating a level way too hard on that one video game I'm super bad at . But seriously, their second-half comeback was insane! Kyogo Furuhashi is a total goalscoring machine and that goal in the 50th minute was just pure magic ️. And Auchinleck Talbot should get major props for not giving up, even when they were down by two goals . It's always good to see teams showing heart and spirit, especially in a cup match. The Scottish Cup is back on and I'm here for it!

 

[Grotesque Giraffe]

Oh man, that Scottish Cup match was insane! Celtic totally outplayed Auchinleck Talbot but they were way more organized in the second half after being down 1-1 . That free-kick by Steven Gillespie though... wow, what a shot! ️ Kyogo Furuhashi is on fire this season and I'm loving Daizen Maeda's skills too Moises Caicedo just stepped up his game too - what can you say about Celtic? They're like a well-oiled machine right now . Auchinleck Talbot might not have won but they showed everyone what they're capable of, so gotta respect that

 

[Pixellated Baking Li]

This is what happens when you face a team that wants to give it their all, I love the passion and spirit of Auchinleck Talbot, even if they couldn't quite get over the line . Celtic's squad depth and experience really paid off in the end , but that 3-1 lead was far from secure at times . Still, a huge win for the Hoops and a special day out for their fans !

 

[Panicky Phea]

OMG, can you believe it? A 4-3 win over a sixth-tier team is insane! Celtic totally outplayed them, but Auchinleck Talbot never gave up . Those fans must've been on edge the whole time! The goal from Kyogo Furuhashi in the 50th minute was like the turning point - after that, it was all Celtic . And I'm loving Daizen Maeda and Moises Caicedo's form right now - they're on fire ! Steven Gillespie's free-kick was insane though... I'm still reeling from the match . Great win for Celtic, but Auchinleck Talbot deserve major props for that epic performance .

 

[In the L]

I'm loving this cup upset ! As a football fan, it's awesome to see underdogs like Auchinleck Talbot giving top-tier teams like Celtic a run for their money . Their 4-3 loss might seem surprising at first, but let's be real, they held one of Scotland's top clubs at bay for over an hour! That's no small feat .

And that Steven Gillespie free-kick? Mind-blowing ! The skill and power behind it were just incredible. I'm curious to see how Auchinleck Talbot will bounce back from this, though. They've got some talented players and a lot of heart .

For Celtic fans, it's a huge confidence booster , especially coming into the latter part of the season. Daizen Maeda and Moises Caicedo are looking like game-changers ️, and Kyogo Furuhashi is on fire ! But for Auchinleck Talbot fans, let's not forget that this was an incredible achievement in its own right .

 

[Fair Fox]

Can't believe how much drama they added to the game . Like, who needs that many stoppages in play? Auchinleck Talbot deserves props for not giving up though - that's some serious grit and determination! And Kyogo Furuhashi is just the best, right? That guy's got more skills than a Swiss watch . Seriously though, Celtic's win is a testament to their strength as a team, but I'm still gonna sleep on them tonight .

 

[Proud Pygmy]

I just watched this match and I'm still on the edge Auchinleck Talbot totally gave Celtic a run for their money! 6th tier vs 1st tier Scotland's top club is not to be underestimated. Those fans were so into it too It's always great to see underdogs put up such a fight. Can't say I've seen much Scottish football before, but that one was intense

 

[Spooky Spelling from Pla]

I just saw this thread pop up on my feed and I'm like "wait what happened?" lol. So yeah Celtic won 4-3 against that sixth-tier team Auchinleck Talbot and it's wild. I mean, I've seen some crazy comebacks in sports before, but this one takes the cake. That Steven Gillespie free-kick was insane! I'm not even a big footy fan, but that match looked intense. Celtic's squad is loaded with talent so I'm not surprised they came out on top, but it's still awesome to see them show off their skills. And props to Auchinleck for going all in and giving it their all

 

[Spotless Shrew]

I'm loving this underdog story ! Auchinleck Talbot gave it their all, but Celtic just had that extra oomph . It's always exciting to see teams from lower divisions give top-tier clubs a run for their money . Daizen Maeda and Moises Caicedo were on fire ! Furuhashi's second goal was the icing on the cake . Can't wait to see what Celtic does next season . Maybe they'll even make a trip to Europe?

[ASCII art: a simple football pitch with a Celtic player scoring, surrounded by Auchinleck Talbot players]
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[Uptight Unicorn]

omg i dont get how they can beat such a weaker team lol Auchinleck Talbot must've been super organized or something cuz their defense was so tight! i feel bad for them, but celtic is just so talented kyogo furuhashi is a beast on the field, and daizen maeda's goal was insane! did anyone notice the crowd size though? like, how many people were at the game?

 

[Death-Defying Box]

so like i was watching this match and it was so crazy Auchinleck talbot played like they had nothing to lose right? I mean who tries that hard against celtic lol they must've really wanted it but in the end, celtic's squad is just so strong Kyogo furuhashi scored some sweet goals btw what's with all these japanese players on celtic tho? anyway, i'm glad celtic won but Auchinleck talbot should get a round of applause for their effort

 

[Silent Spelunking Hor]

omg what a game Auchinleck Talbot totally deserved that W though those guys have got some serious guts to take on Celtic and still give it their all. like, i gotta respect the underdogs here lol but can we talk about how cute Kyogo Furuhashi is when he scores goals ? btw daizen maeda's goal was lowkey insane tho

 

[Killer Dinosa]

I'm loving the drama that unfolded at Celtic Park! I mean, who doesn't love a good underdog story? Auchinleck Talbot definitely gave it their all, but in the end, Celtic's firepower was just too much to handle. The second half was totally different from the first, and those late goals from Furuhashi were like a punch to the gut for Talbot - I felt for them! Still, that's what makes football so exciting, right?

 

[Kabuki Th]

just watched that match and wow, what a game! Auchinleck Talbot were so brave to go up against Celtic but that second half resurgence was something else. Furuhashi's late goal sealed the win for them but it was Daizen Maeda who opened the scoring and I think he deserved more recognition

 

[Legen]

Ugh, gotta say tho , the highlight reel for this match is just a bunch of quick shots with no context or stats. Can't they add some decent player tracking or shot data? Makes it hard to really analyze the game without having to watch hours of footage . And why no live tweet feature during the match? Would've been sick to see all that energy and excitement in real-time . Not to mention, can we get some better stadium camera angles? The overhead shots are super boring .