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Robbie Hanratty

Celtic pen save hero in 'that's what you practice for' reply to joyous Hampden moment

Veteran goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel had an experience he won't forget as he saved the penalty that led to Celtic lifting the Scottish League Cup

Brendan Rodgers' side were victorious in the shootout after Celtic and Rangers played out a 3-3 thriller at Hampden Park on Sunday afternoon. 

Rangers' Ridvan Yilmaz's attempt was stopped by Schmeichel, which proved the only miss from the 10 takers cross both teams. 

The 38-year-old shot-stopper, who joined the Parkhead club after leaving Anderlecht in the summer, earned his first piece of silverware just 25 appearances into his time in Glasgow, and reckons practice made perfect as he left Yilmaz with his head in his hands. 

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"That was some experience," the Dane told Premier Sports as he lapped up the full-time celebrations. 

"Incredible atmosphere, two teams proper going for it. I'm just very glad it worked out well for us in the end.

"I know Jack [Butland] is a very confident guy, he's got incredible technique. If you can take penalties like that under pressure, fair play to him. 

"That's when I feel at my calmest - that's what you practice for. You get to a certain stage in life where you don't know how many of those opportunities you have left and you've got to enjoy them. The most important thing is to give everything you've got and I'm glad it turned out the way it is. 

"With Joe [Hart] being here for three years I watched these occasions quite a lot. Having played up here earlier in my career I was aware of what a club like this can produce. I'm very thankful and grateful to be given the opportunity to come here and contribute to this team."

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