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PA MediaThousands of Aberdeen enthusiasts will collect later to look the membership parade the Scottish Cup during the town after their win over Celtic.
The Dons received a dramatic penalty shoot-out 4-3 at Hampden on Saturday, to assert the trophy for the primary time in 35 years.
The Aberdeen avid gamers will likely be on an open most sensible bus to take the Scottish Cup during the town centre at midday.
The victory provides supervisor Jimmy Thelin silverware in his first season in command of the membership.
The parade will make its method down Union Street, alongside Union Terrace and Schoolhill earlier than making its method onto Broad Street.
It will arrive on the Town House, the place the staff will likely be welcomed via Lord Provost David Cameron for a civic reception.
“On behalf of the city of Aberdeen, I offer my warmest congratulations to Aberdeen FC on their Scottish Cup Final triumph against Celtic,” he stated.
“This is a fantastic achievement not only for the football club but for our entire city.
“It used to be nice to look hundreds of Aberdeen enthusiasts descend on Hampden Park, an afternoon which I’m certain will are living lengthy within the reminiscence of Dons enthusiasts.”
Aberdeen FCAberdeen earned the sensational win as keeper Dimitar Mitov’s penalty shootout saves against Callum McGregor and Alistair Johnston saw them come from behind at Hampden to deny Celtic a treble.
Alfie Dorrington’s own goal had put Celtic ahead after the Glasgow side controlled the first half.
But Aberdeen were rewarded after 83 minutes when substitute Shayden Morris saw his cross diverted into the net by Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
After extra-time, Celtic captain McGregor had his opening penalty saved by Mitov, then Aberdeen scored four fine spot-kicks before their goalkeeper pushed away Johnston’s effort and ensure his place as a Pittodrie legend.
Allan McCarlieThe win used to be particularly candy for a father and son who travelled from Australia to toughen Aberdeen.
Allan McCarlie, 51, and his 18-year-old son Jamie flew more than 10,000 miles (16,000km) from Sydney for the match on Saturday.
The admitted beforehand people thought they were making a pointless long journey as Celtic were heavy favourites.
“I used to be informed I used to be mad,” Allan said afterwards. “Spending such a lot cash to commute from Sydney to wait the Cup Final.
“But (now) I am the richest man in the world – priceless memories.”
