Celtic 1 Rangers 2
Celtic striker John Hartson missed a last-minute penalty as Rangers lifted the Scottish League Cup for a record 23rd time today.
Peter Lovenkrands, who has a habit of scoring against Celtic, grabbed what proved to be the winner as Alex McLeish's side retained the trophy they won last season.
Lovenkrands, who scored twice in Rangers' 3-2 Scottish Cup final win over Celtic last season, created his side's first goal, scored by Argentine Claudio Caniggia after 23 minutes and 12 minutes later swept home the second from a Michael Mols pass.
Celtic striker Henrik Larsson pulled one back with a headed effort from a 57th minute corner.
Martin O'Neill's side, who had midfielder Neil Lennon sent off after 88 minutes for two bookable offences, should have forced extra time when Rangers' Lorenzo Amoruso clumsily felled Bobo Balde in the final minute.
Hartson, who scored the winner against Rangers in a league match eight days ago, stepped up but pulled his penalty agonisingly wide, to hand Rangers the cup.
Full report to follow...