Scottish Cup final: Celtic thump Motherwell

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Scottish Cup final: Celtic thump Motherwell

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Celtic win Scottish Cup for the 35th time with a 3-0 final triumph over Motherwell.

22 May,2011 10:06 am

The Glasgow side took control after South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-yeung lashed in from 30 metres after 32 minutes in a contest played throughout in driving rain at Hampden Park.Motherwell, in the final for the first time since their 1991 triumph, hit the bar through Gavin Gunning but two goals in the final 15 minutes ended their hopes.Marc Wilsons low shot clipped Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan and wrongfooted keeper Darren Randolph and Charlie Mulgrew sealed Celtics triumph with a well-struck freekick.It was Celtics 35th Scottish Cup triumph and their first silverware under manager Neil Lennon, who has endured a troubled season.