1985-09-04: Hibernian 4-4 Celtic, League Cup

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Trivia

  • After extra time Hibs won 4-3 on penalties.
  • Pierce O'Leary missed the vital kick for Celts.
  • Aitken and Grant missed penalties in the shoot out but McClair. McStay and Burns did score.
  • Celtic played in away strip of yellow shirts, green shorts and yellow socks.

Review

One of the best cup ties ever seen at Easter Road. Frustration as Celts deserved to win but poor defending let them down.

Teams

Hibs: Rough Sneddon Brazil Fulton rae Hunter Weir (McKee) Munro Cowan Durie Collins (Harris)

Scorers: Cowan 30 Durie 39 Harris 58 McGrain OG 101

Celtic: Bonner McGrain Burns Aitken McAdam (O'Leary) Grant Provan P McStay Johnston (McInally) Burns McClair

Scorers: Johnston 3, 59 Provan 40 Aitken 100

Attendance: 15,500

Articles

  • Match Report (see end of page below)

Pictures

Articles

Hibs 4-4

4-4 Hibs LC 85

1985 Hibs 4-4 Celtic