In a thrilling extra-time showdown at Hampden Park, Celtic Women have punched their ticket to the Scottish Cup final for the first time in three years, breaking a long-standing drought against Glasgow City with a dramatic 3-2 victory.

The Hoops hadn't tasted victory over City since August 2024, but they came out firing from the start. Saoirse Noonan rose highest to meet Amy Gallacher's pinpoint corner, nodding Celtic into a deserved first-half lead. It looked like that solitary goal might be enough to send Grant Scott's side through.

But Glasgow City, who had already lifted the SWPL Cup this season and were chasing a domestic treble, had other ideas. With just seven minutes left on the clock, Linda Motlhalo unleashed a powerful strike that sent the match into extra time, shifting momentum firmly in City's favor.

However, Celtic—winners of this competition in 2022 and 2023—refused to let the occasion slip away. Just two minutes into extra time, Amy Gallacher turned from provider to scorer, lashing home a pinpoint strike that silenced the City faithful and restored Celtic's lead.

In a match plagued by stoppages and disjointed play, Celtic extended their advantage deep into first-half added time. Scotland international Shannon McGregor, making her Hampden debut, showed sharp instincts at the back post, taking a touch before blasting a brilliant third into the roof of the net.

City refused to go quietly. Substitute Emily Grey sparked a tense finale, stroking home after a goalmouth scramble in the final minute to reduce the deficit. But it was too little, too late for Leanne Ross' side, who must now focus on closing the four-point gap behind SWPL leaders Hearts.

For Celtic, the reward is a return to Hampden on Sunday, May 31 for the final. They'll face either Rangers or Montrose, who meet this Sunday in a match broadcast live on BBC One Scotland. With the trophy back in their sights, the Hoops will be looking to add another chapter to their growing legacy.