Best pictures, stories & memories on day of glory for Aberdeen
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Image caption, Alfie Dorrington deflects Arne Engels' corner past Dimitar Mitov to give Celtic the lead
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What did fans make of it?
Scott: I came back from the Middle East for it - was only back last weekend - but it couldn't be missed. I didn't expect anything, never been so anxious before a game, and just emotionally drained at the end. Definitely tired and emotional today.
Brian: Best day of my life, 35 years in the making, I was there in 1990 as a 12-year-old thinking 'this is fun' but believe me this is a million times better. Let's not leave it another 35 years Dons as I'll be 82!
Jules: Aberdeen fan, but I was at Hampden as a steward. Luckily I was pitch side at the Aberdeen end! I don't care that I couldn't see much of the game!
Pete: I moved back to Scotland in time to get semi-final tickets. I couldn't get a ticket for the final so I went to a Celtic pub to watch the game in Glasgow. It was amazing to see the Celtic fans go from confident, to worried, to resigned.
Ross: Aberdeen won the only way they could have and executed the plan almost perfectly. Have we found a template for some success in Europe next season?
Craig: An utterly bonkers season that had a great start, a dire middle and a fairytale ending. In a single afternoon, the future suddenly seems rather bright for Aberdeen.
James: Yaaaassssss.
Angus: YAAAAAAAAAAS.
Julie: The most nerve-wracking game I have watched this season. Where has this team been hiding? The fight was there, well done Aberdeen.
Dave: Game plan worked to perfection. Everyone wanted Thelin to change, but didn't think he would. Absolutely buzzing, fantastic day!
Douglas: Grew into the game. Celtic were complacent, barely celebrated their goal, and seemed to expect a stroll. Dons wanted it more by the end. Shinnie & Milne towering. Brings real belief back to the club.
Alison: Wow, what a day, what a win for the Dons. Everyone wrote us off, but we Dons fans had a belief that we could win. Everyone played their part today, but Mitov, take a bow. So pleased that we have proved a lot of people wrong.
Jen: We went in as underdogs, Celtic had possession most of the game, but we defended really well. It rattled Celtic, the penalty shootout was immaculate, the fans dared to dream, and it paid off.
Les: I was worried that Thelin was too idealistic and unwilling to do what was needed to win a game. This disproved that completely. We largely cancelled Celtic out, changed the game late on and had the strength and courage to see it through. Massive for next season too with European qualification. Well done lads.
Ian: Amazing victory, the boys deserved it, and I hope this will be the start of some good times for this great club, come on you Reds!
Andy: Unreal, unbelievable. What a day. It was written in the stars. Every player in red did their bit and worked their socks off. Mitov does what he does best, and the nerveless penalties, wow. Memories to cherish for the rest of my life.
Andrew: An unbelievable, historic day. This means so much to the fans, the city. Jimmy Thelin's tactical changes tilted a game yet again - and for the ultimate reward. Core memory locked in!
Gregor: I wore the scarf I had from 1970, flew from Canada, and was told we had no chance. Our fans and team were magnificent. The changed formation worked. Another dream day.