THERE is not a lot of football being played right now across the world as Coronavirus takes hold – except Belarus, where vodka and saunas are meant to keep the virus at bay. However, thanks to @Lilze85 on Twitter, we can take a trip down memory lane and look at some of Celtic’s goals on this day.
Here are the games from this day during the 20th century.
Firstly, we have the Scottish Cup semi-final versus Raith Rovers in 1963. The game was 1-1 until the 50th minute when Mackay’s penalties put the game beyond the Kirkcaldy side. This sparked a response from the Rovers before Chalmers and Brogan put the game beyond doubt.
13th April 1963, Celtic beat Raith Rovers 5:2 in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final.
Divers, MacKay(2), Chalmers and Brogan. pic.twitter.com/DdDzydYMEr
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe85) April 12, 2020
The Celtic Wiki best described the 2-0 win over Dundee United in 1974.
“Celtic won the rehearsal for the 1974 SCF on a dry, bare pitch which made passing difficult.
The two goals were stunners, the first a great Murray shot from the edge of the box and the second when Hay nearly burst the net with a vicious shot. Billy McNeill completely overcame Dundee Utd’s star striker Andy Gray who Everton were seeking to buy at £150,000.”
13th April 1974, Dundee Utd 0:2 Celtic.
Good goals from Stevie Murray and Davie Hay. pic.twitter.com/shF4BAQX0b
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe85) April 12, 2020
Another Scottish Cup clash ‘On This Day’ back in 1985. Celtic avoided a shock by coming from behind and forcing a replay through Tommy Burns’ equaliser. One newspaper article on the Celtic Wiki said ‘the paying public got little or no value for their hard earned cash.’
35 years ago today, Celtic draw 1:1 with Motherwell in the Scottish Cup semi.
Replay needed after Tommy Burns equaliser. pic.twitter.com/DddQbMRR1l
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe85) April 12, 2020
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