1985 Scottish Cup Final Replay vs Rangers
A single goal at Hampden decided the replay.
The 1985 Scottish Cup Final Replay saw Celtic face Rangers at Hampden Park, Glasgow. This match was the replay after the initial final had ended in a draw. The single goal that decided the replay was scored by Tommy Coyne, securing a 1-0 victory for Celtic over Rangers.
- Venue
- Hampden Park, Glasgow
- Competition
- Scottish Cup Final (Replay)
- Opponent
- Rangers FC
- Result
- Celtic 1 - 0 Rangers
- Winning Goal Scorer
- Tommy Coyne
Lore & Background
The match was a replay of the Scottish Cup Final, held after the first game finished level. Rangers and Celtic met again at Hampden Park, with the trophy on the line. The decisive moment came when Tommy Coyne scored the only goal of the game. This goal proved to be the difference, as Celtic held on to win 1-0. The victory gave Celtic the Scottish Cup for that season.
In Their Own Story
After a goalless draw in the first final, both teams returned to Hampden Park for the replay. The match was a tight contest, with both sides looking for the breakthrough. Tommy Coyne provided it, scoring the goal that separated the teams. Celtic's defense held firm for the remainder of the match to secure a 1-0 victory over Rangers.
Reader's Guide
The 1985 Scottish Cup Final Replay was a single-match decider at Hampden Park. The match was necessary after the first final ended in a draw. Tommy Coyne scored the only goal of the game for Celtic. This goal secured a 1-0 win for Celtic over Rangers, winning the Scottish Cup for Celtic that year.
Did You Know?
- The match was a replay after the initial Scottish Cup Final ended in a draw.
- Tommy Coyne scored the only goal of the game.
- The match was played at Hampden Park, Glasgow.
- The result was a 1-0 victory for Celtic over Rangers.
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