Final proves one mountain too many for Lennon's Dunfermline
Dunfermline Athletic faced a challenging Scottish Cup final against Celtic, ultimately losing after a tough first half. Despite being down two goals at halftime, manager Neil Lennon praised his team's second-half performance. Although they did not win the trophy, Dunfermline left the match with their heads held high after a positive season.
- ▪Dunfermline Athletic struggled in the first half of the Scottish Cup final, trailing by two goals at halftime.
- ▪Manager Neil Lennon noted that his team played much better in the second half but lacked the quality to compete with Celtic.
- ▪Despite the loss, Dunfermline had a successful season, having reached the final after defeating three top-flight teams.
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