Celtic’s Scottish Cup clash with Dundee delivered drama on and off the pitch and one passionate moment involving Sebastian Tounekti, Martin O’Neill and the SFA’s Fourth Official.
After helping create the late equaliser for new Celtic striker Junior Adamu, Tounekti sprinted down the touchline and embraced Celtic boss Martin O’Neill in a moment that perfectly captured the emotion inside Celtic Park.
The celebration alone had fans buzzing — but what happened seconds later sparked even more debate online after the Celtic winger clashed with the SFA man.
Sebastian Tounekti’s emotional Celtic goal celebration vs Dundee
Celtic supporters love nothing more than seeing players celebrate at-minute goals with passion, and Tounekti’s reaction ticked every box.
His run toward O’Neill after Adamu’s goal and the celebration with the Celtic boss is what the Scottish Cup is all about.
Watch the emotional embrace between O’Neilland Tounekti below:
Absolutely love the passion shown by Sebastian Tounekti after setting up the equaliser for Adamu at today's Celtic – Dundee Scottish Cup tie.
— The Fast Lovin' Sin-Soaked Heathen (@fast_sin) February 7, 2026
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It wasn’t rehearsed, polished or PR-friendly. It was raw emotion in a tense Scottish Cup tie — exactly the kind of fire supporters have been demanding as Celtic push through a demanding domestic schedule.
The heated touchline exchange Celtic fans noticed
As Tounekti made his way back toward play, footage appeared to show a tense interaction with the fourth official following the animated celebration.
Clips quickly spread across social media, with fans debating whether it crossed a line or simply showed the hunger and intensity needed in knockout football.
Regardless of opinion, the incident added another layer to an already dramatic afternoon and highlighted the emotional stakes surrounding Celtic’s Scottish Cup campaign.
For many supporters, the takeaway was simple — this is a Celtic squad that cares deeply. And in high-pressure moments, that passion can become just as memorable as the goals themselves.
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