2008 League Cup Final vs Dundee United (Penalty Shootout)
Hampden, 16 March 2008: Rangers beat Dundee United on penalties after a 2–2 draw.
The 2008 Scottish League Cup final was played at Hampden Park on 16 March 2008, the 61st League Cup final. Rangers beat Dundee United 3–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw after extra time.
Quick Facts
- Date
- 16 March 2008
- Venue
- Hampden Park, Glasgow
- Opponent
- Dundee United
- Result
- 2–2 aet, Rangers won 3–2 on penalties
- Rangers manager
- Walter Smith
Reader's Guide
Rangers reached the final by beating Hearts 2–0 in the semi-final, and Dundee United beat Aberdeen 4–1. The clubs had last met in a League Cup final in 1984–85, when Rangers won 1–0. Noel Hunt gave United the lead in the 33rd minute; at half-time Rangers manager Walter Smith brought on striker Jean-Claude Darcheville for Brahim Hemdani. Rangers were without the suspended Nacho Novo and Charlie Adam.
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