Celtic 2-0 Rangers: The Ibrox outfit suffered a pre-match blow with news that defender Madjid Bougherra was ruled out through injury

Celtic coaching staff Neil Lennon, Gordon Strachan and Gary Pendrey inspect the pitch at Hampden

Old Firm supporters were packed inside Scotland's national stadium for the Co-operative Insurance Cup final

Rangers captain Barry Ferguson and manager Walter Smith get ready for kick-off

Scott Brown and Pedro Mendes compete for the ball in a goalless first half

Celtic midfielder Aiden McGeady and Rangers right-back Steven Whittaker have a fascinating tussle in the Hampden final

Space was at a premium in the final at Hampden as both sides set up cautious formations

Scott Brown went close to giving Celtic the lead, while Kyle Lafferty had Rangers' best effort in the first 45 minutes

Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc livened up the second half with an ill-advised bit of trickery in his box under threat from Kyle Lafferty

The deadlock was broken when Darren O'Dea headed Celtic in front in the first period of extra-time

Darren O'Dea is congratulated by his team-mates after beating Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor

Disappointed Rangers striker Nacho Novo leads the team off the pitch at full-time

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan hails the supporters after the victory at Hampden

Celtic goalscorer Darren O'Dea holds aloft the Co-operative Insurance Cup at Hampden

Aiden McGeady and Scott McDonald celebrate after the final whistle