Celtic Park had noticeable gaps of empty seats, with some supporters groups having planned a boycott in protest against the board’s stewardship of the club in recent times.
O’Neill had been encouraged at the prospect of talks between fans and the club and spoke immediately pre-match about a need to freshen his team up.
He made five changes to the starting XI and six substitutions during regulation time.
It took until Tounekti’s 70th minute arrival for Celtic to really find their stride and on-loan Freiburg forward Adamu’s goal was one of the few occasions the hosts threatened in the six-yard box.
Tounekti’s winner, a low finish after a one-two with sub Luke McCowan, deflated Dundee and they scarcely looked likely to get the equaliser that would have resulted in penalties.
That said, Steven Pressley’s side did little wrong until Adamu’s goal and will count themselves unfortunate to be out of the cup after such a sizeable effort.
The Scottish Cup delivered another thrilling encounter today as teams battled for glory in one of Scotland’s most prestigious football tournaments. From the first whistle, fans were treated to a match filled with intensity, skill, and drama.
The opening minutes saw [Team A] dominate possession, creating early chances with sharp passing and clever movement. However, [Team B] defended resolutely, absorbing pressure and looking for counter-attacking opportunities.
The breakthrough came in the [minute] when [Player Name] scored a stunning goal, sending the crowd into a frenzy. [Team B] responded quickly, with [Player Name] equalizing just before halftime, ensuring a tense second half.
The second half continued in high tempo, with both sides displaying tactical awareness and determination. Key moments included [describe key events: missed chances, red/yellow cards, substitutions]. In the final minutes, [decisive event], sealing the result for [winning team].
For O’Neill, a three-pronged focus remains with defending champions Celtic chasing leaders Hearts in pursuit of the Premiership title and a Europa League tie with Stuttgart on the horizon as well as continued involvement in the Scottish Cup, a trophy he won three times between 2001
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