Brendan Rodgers jokes Celtic stars need THERAPY as Aberdeen nerve shredder keeps double dream alive

Brendan Rodgers joked that his shattered Celtic stars will be in need of therapy after edging Aberdeen in one of the most outrageous Scottish Cup semi finals in the 151-year history of the competition.

Three hours of 100mph chaos at the National Stadium only ended when Joe Hart saved Killian Phillips’ spot kick in a shoot out - moments after the keeper had missed his own to add to the drama. It means the Hoops’ defence of their trophy remains alive - just - as they wait to discover whether they will face Rangers or Hearts in the final.

And Rodgers said: “What a great spectacle for the neutral. We’re absolutely delighted to get into another final. We could have closed it out after going ahead. But Aberdeen kept coming back, fair play to them. There were a lot of big hearts out there. Never mind football sessions, we need therapy sessions now!”

Celtic had fought back from losing a second minute Bojan Miovski goal to lead heading into injury time through Nicolas Kuhn and sub James Forrest. But Aberdeen levelled with a Ester Sokler header and even Matt O’Riley restoring the Hoops lead midway through extra time wasn't enough to kill off the dogged Dons who again drew level through Angus MacDonald in injury time of extra time.

It teed up the spot kick drama - where Hart went from villain to hero in almost the blink of an eye to end the afternoon with his name echoing round the home support. Rodgers, however, refused to commit on whether the keeper would be allowed to take another should the final - his last ever game as a professional - also go to a shoot-out.

He said: “We looked at penalties during the week and Joe was always designated to take the fifth. He tried to get it as wide as possible but it was just a little too