The 1984 Scottish Cup Final was played on 19 May 1984 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 99th Scottish Cup. The previous year's winners and defending champions in the match were Aberdeen who had beaten Rangers in the 1983 final. Aberdeen had beaten Dundee 2–0 in their semi-final to reach the final whereas Celtic had beaten St Mirren 2–1. The holders, Aberdeen and Celtic, contested the match; Aberdeen won the match 2–1, their goals were scored by Eric Black and Mark McGhee. This marked three consecutive Scottish Cup wins for Aberdeen.
Match details
ABERDEEN: GK Jim LeightonDF Stewart McKimmieDF Alex McLeishDF Willie Miller (c) DF Doug Rougvie MF Gordon StrachanMF Neale CooperMF Neil SimpsonMF Peter Weir FW Eric BlackFW Mark McGheeSubstitutes:MF Billy Stark MF Dougie Bell Manager: Alex FergusonCELTIC: GK Pat BonnerDF Danny McGrain (c) DF Willie McStayDF Roy Aitken 39 minDF Mark Reid MF Davie ProvanMF Paul McStay MF Murdo MacLeodMF Tommy BurnsFW Brian McClairFW Frank McGarveySubstitutes:DF Graeme Sinclair FW Jim Melrose Manager: David Hay
Road to the final AberdeenRoundCelticHome team Score Away team Aberdeen scorer(s)Home team Score Away team Celtic scorer(s)Aberdeen2 – 0DundeeIan Porteous Gordon Strachan Semi-finalsCeltic2 – 1St MirrenBrian McClair Paul McStay '
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