The start of Kasper Schmeichel’s Celtic career has been nothing short of eventful. Stepping into the shoes of the retired Joe Hart, the 38-year-old goalkeeper has quickly won over the Celtic faithful. This was evident when Celtic secured victory over Rangers in the League Cup final, claiming their 119th trophy and cementing their place in Scottish football history.
Schmeichel’s crucial penalty save set the stage for Daizen Maeda to clinch the trophy in a dramatic Glasgow derby encounter. Since then, there has been much discussion surrounding the game, from disputed penalties to the possibility of a rematch between the two rivals.
One recent topic of conversation was regarding Schmeichel’s behavior during the penalty shootout, but Gordon Duncan swiftly dismissed any concerns. Sitting alongside Willie Collum to discuss the VAR controversy from the final, Duncan made it clear that such minor details are not the focus of their analysis.
Despite the scrutiny, Schmeichel’s standout moment in Celtic colors remains his save against Ridvan Yilmaz in the decisive penalty shootout. Pitchside footage captured this clutch moment, as well as Maeda’s trophy-winning strike. With two wins against Rangers already under his belt, fans are hopeful that Schmeichel can maintain his winning streak at Ibrox in the upcoming match on January 2.
