By HOLLY LENNON
CELTIC fans were overjoyed after their treble dreams were kept alive with a 2-0 victory over Rangers at Hampden Park.
The Parkhead side clinched their spot in the Scottish Cup final with the win over the Ibrox men yesterday afternoon.
Among the crowd were Hollywood actor Gerard Butler and singing sensation Rod Stewart.
Thousands of supporters were praised by police after the semi-final clash, which resulted in 10 arrests.
Four men aged 26, 29, 42 and 50-years-old were reported to the procurator fiscal for alleged possession of alcohol in the stadium.
A 20-year-old man was also reported for alleged possession of alcohol and a controlled substance at Hampden Park.
Two men aged 33 and 34-years-old were reported for allegedly being drunk in or around the stadium, while a 34-year-old man was given a police warning for being drunk and incapable.
A 19-year-old man was arrested and detained in police custody for alleged breach of the peace offences and possession of controlled drugs. He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today.
A 21-year-old man was also reported and released on an undertaking to appear at court on the same date for alleged breach of the peace offences and possession of controlled drug.
Superintendent Alan Murray, match commander said: “The overwhelming majority of fans attending both games behaved very well and worked with the stewards and police to ensure the events passed off safely.”
A large police presence was in place throughout the day as tensions between the two teams ran high.
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