Alistair Johnston elucidates the reason for Celtic’s “Underlying Confidence” in Major GamesAlistair Johnston, the right-back for Celtic, believes that he and his colleagues possess a “underlying confidence”
Celtic’s Alistair Johnston REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
that they can consistently prevail in significant games, regardless of the circumstances.
That was particularly evident in the Premier Sports Cup final on Sunday, when Rangers pushed the Bhoys to penalties.
Philippe Clement’s team gained an advantage toward the conclusion of the first half; however, Greg Taylor’s team responded shortly thereafter.
On the hour mark, Daizen Maeda gave the Hoops the lead; however, Mohamed Diomande promptly restored parity. Danilo’s deflection negated Nicolas Kuhn’s strike, which appeared to be the game-winning shot.
The match continued into extra time, and when the teams were unable to resolve the outcome, penalties were implemented, ultimately resulting in a victory for the Bhoys. Johnston believes that his team’s expertise is typically advantageous in such circumstances: “We have a significant number of players on this team who have participated in significant matches and cup finals,” he stated (Glasgow Times).
“I believe that we possess an inherent confidence that, regardless of the challenges we face, we have previously prevailed in these matches and can rely on our killer instinct to navigate challenging situations.”
The elite mentality of Celtic’s squad, which has been evident throughout their historic run of domestic dominance over the past decade and more, is exemplified by serial champions such as James Forrest and Callum McGregor.
The Hoops are the preeminent force in Scottish football and possess an inherent ability to prevail and secure victories, much like they did on Sunday.
The first installment of what supporters anticipate as a ninth domestic treble was completed with the dramatic Hampden victory.
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