Celtic busy with penalty practice before Ibrox visit
The last three Old Firm cup ties have gone to extra-time, with two of those settled on penalties and Celtic prevailing each time. "We absolutely do (practice penalties), we'll take it that far," said manager Martin O'Neill.
Celtic is focusing on penalty practice ahead of their upcoming visit to Ibrox for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final. The last three Old Firm cup ties have gone to extra-time, with Celtic winning both times on penalties. Manager Martin O'Neill confirmed that the team does practice penalties extensively, as it cannot fully replicate the stadium atmosphere and pressure of a real match.
O'Neill acknowledged that extra-time scenarios introduce a new level of intensity, where the remaining players might be fatigued. While he couldn't predict specific outcomes against a strong Rangers side, O'Neill predicted the visitors would be robust and ready for a tough challenge.
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