Aberdeen player ratings as Dimitar Mitov is Celtic heartbreaker with penalty heroics to put Dons in Scottish Cup dreamland
Jimmy Thelin and his troops are the Scottish Cup winners and end the Hoops' hopes of a domestic Treble
Aberdeen are the Scottish Cup winners after an incredible afternoon at Hampden.
Dimitar Mitov was the hero as he denied Callum McGregor and Alistair Johnston from the spot to send the Red Army wild.
Jimmy Thelin's men also bank the bonus of guaranteed European group stage football in a huge double prize boost at Hampden after the game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes.
Record Sport rates the Aberdeen players as they get ready to party into the night after a day to remember in Glasgow's south side.
DIMITAR MITOV
Had very little to do before he picked the ball out of his net. Brilliant stop to deny Meada in stoppage time. Double penalty hero 8
JACK MILNE
A surprise starter in a change of formation. Was a presence and his pace meant he was a solid presence. Booked. 7
ALFIE DORRINGTON
Really unlucky at the ball cannoned off him. Decent defensively, composed and also tried to drive forward. Subbed late on. 7
MATS KNOESTER
The Dutchman was the most experienced defender and kept the others right. Made a couple of important second half blocks. 7
ALEXANDER JENSEN
The Dane kept Daizen Maeda quiet. Put in a decent shift but more as right back than wing back. 7
ANTE PALAVERSA
The midfielder didn't really get much time on the ball going forward. Spent most of the time closing the space. Booked. 6
GRAEME SHINNIE
Moved back into a midfield role. Put in his typical doggish and all-action performance. Drove his team forward. 7
LEIGHTON CLARKSON
Fired a free kick straight at Kasper Schmeichel. Couldn't dominate the way he hoped. His set plays were Aberdeen's best option. 6
NICKY DEVLIN
Came back in at left wing-back. Hasn't had a lot of football but put in a shift before he limped off. 6
TOPI KESKINEN
Played as a central striker but got no service and spent his time chasing shadows. Wasn't able to use his pace. 5
KEVIN NISBET
Had a good chance but his header flew over. Tried to lift the Aberdeen fans. Subbed late on. 6
SUBS
Pape Gueye: Introduced in the 56th minute for Topi Keskinen. His presence and pace was a threat. 6
Dante Polvara: Came on in defence. Solid and also missed a good chance. 4
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