Celtic scored twice in extra time to book their place in a first Women’s Scottish Cup final in three years as they defeated Glasgow City for the first time since August 2024.

Saoirse Noonan’s first-half header seemed set to be the winner for Grant Scott’s Celtic in regulation time, but Linda Motlhalo’s powerful strike with seven minutes remaining forced the extra 30 minutes.

It looked like City – who had hopes of completing a domestic treble after lifting the SWPL Cup earlier this season – would have their tails up in extra time, but Celtic, who won this competition back-to-back in 2022 and 2023, did not allow them to settle.

Amy Gallacher – who delivered the enticing corner for Noonan’s nodded opener – netted a pinpoint strike two minutes in to puncture the feelgood factor among the City ranks and restore Celtic’s lead.

In a disjointed game plagued by stoppages, Scott’s side extended their lead deep into first-half additional time.

Scotland international Shannon McGregor, making her Hampden bow, was alive at the back post to take a touch and blast a brilliant third into the roof of the net.

That looked to be that, but City reduced the deficit in the final minute as substitute Emily Grey eventually stroked home after a stramash in the box.

It made for a tense final roll of the dice, but it was ultimately too little, too late for Leanne Ross’ side, whose sole focus will now be overturning the four-point deficit they have in the SWPL behind leaders Hearts.

Celtic though will return to Hampden on Sunday, 31 May for the final. They will face the winners of Rangers and Montrose, who meet on Sunday at 13:30 BST – live on BBC One Scotland.