Player-by-player, how the cup finalists rated

CeltiC

CRAIG GORDON: Back after three weeks out, the Hoops number one was a spectator during the first period but produced a solid stop to keep out Curtis Main just after the break. 7 (Out of 10)

MIKAEL LUSTIG: His early cross may not have been his most accurate but it was enough to force Tom Aldred into the mistake which handed Celtic the opening goal. 7

DEDRYCK BOYATA: Had to win head-to-head duel with Main if Motherwell’s threat was to be quelled but handled the bustling striker well. Important block to deny Gael Bigirimana after the break. 8

KRISTOFFER AJER: Another calm, classy display from the Norwegian. Refused to react when Main had a couple of nibbles at his ankles. 7

JAMES FORREST: One of Celtic’s stand-out performers this season but lacked the spark which has made him such a danger to defences over the past 12 months. 6

SCOTT BROWN: Scotland’s player of the year strolled through yet another big game as he guided his side safely to a historic double treble. 7

OLIVIER NTCHAM: Got the party started as he drilled home the second and celebrated in style with a double somersault. 8

KIERAN TIERNEY: Played more like a left winger than left-back for much of the game. Found himself on the end of some pretty naughty challenges as Well overstepped the mark. 7

TOM ROGIC: Almost celebrated his new five-year deal with a goal as he fizzed wide early but some of his touches were a joy to watch. 7

CALLUM McGREGOR: Became the only Celtic player to have found the net in all five competitions this term as he lashed home 11 minutes in. 7

MOUSSA DEMBELE: Did not get the goal his display deserved but set the tone for another trophy-winning display

with his performance. Only a wonder save denied him a second-half header. 8 Substitutes:

STUART ARMSTRONG (for Rogic, 73): Provided fresh legs as Celtic cantered to victory. 5

JOZO SIMUNOVIC (for AJER, 76): Kept Hoops solid in final stage. 6

SCOTT SINCLAIR (for Forrest, 90): On at the death for a winner’s medal. 4

Motherwell

TREVOR CARSON: Little the Northern Irishman could do about either of Celtic’s goals but prevented the scoreline looking worse with a stunning one-handed stop to deny Dembele. 7

CEDRIC KIPRE: The nervy French defender never looked comfortable all afternoon and his passing suffered as a result. 6

TOM ALDRED: Inspirational against Aberdeen in the semifinal but his wayward header was mercilessly punished by McGregor for the opener, while he allowed Dembele too much time to tee up Ntcham for the second. 5

CHARLES DUNNE: Always looked wary any time he was left alone up against Dembele, stepping off the Hoops target man when he should have been putting on the pressure. 5

CHRIS CADDEN: The new Scotland call-up was again asked to rein in his attacking instincts as he started at wing-back. Pushed on later but no joy against Tierney. 6

LIAM GRIMSHAW: A bundle of energy but never had the quality to disrupt the Hoops. Let his frustration show just before the break with a nasty challenge on Tierney. 5

CARL McHUGH: The Well skipper scored the stunning quarter-final winner against Hearts but was left scrambling as Celtic flooded forward. 5

ALLAN CAMPBELL: Another Well player whose commitment to the cause was never in doubt but ultimately toiled up against a superior set of opponents. Booked after tussle with Rogic. 6

RICHARD TAIT: Started off at left wing-back but switched to right-back midway through the first half as Stephen Robinson looked to limit the damage. 5

CURTIS MAIN: He has been a wrecking ball up front for Well since arriving in January but blazed a great chance to get them back into the game over the bar. 5

RYAN BOWMAN: The big Geordie’s hold-up play was good and his clever back-heel for Main deserved a better finish. 6 Substitutes:

GAEL BIGIRIMANA (for McHugh, 55): Came close to giving Steelmen a lifeline as his free-kick smashed off the bar. 6

ELLIOT FREAR (for CAMPBELL, 79): Could not affect the final outcome. 4