Ange Postecoglou insists he will not criticise his Celtic stars for his or her Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Rangers.
However he admits that does not cease him feeling disillusioned after their Treble dream collapsed at Hampden.
The Hoops went into Sunday's derby understanding a win would put them inside touching distance of a home clear sweep, having already clinched the Premier Sports activities Cup and put Premiership daylight between themselves and Rangers.
They took the lead via Greg Taylor however Scott Arfield pegged them again earlier than Trend Sakala pressured Carl Starfelt into the extra-time aim that turned the semi-final on its' head.
It leaves Celtic with simply the Premiership to deal with and Postecoglou is effectively conscious it was a serious likelihood missed to clinch one other trophy.
However he stopped wanting criticising their gamers - saying he cannot fault the hassle they put in.
A deflated Postecoglou advised Premier Sports activities: "It was a decent recreation. I do not assume both facet actually dominated for an incredible interval.
"it is the character of a semi-final, there's loads at stake they usually are usually video games the place individuals are afraid to make errors.
"It finally ends up being a little bit of an arm wrestle and we did not have sufficient to get it over the road.
"You will be disillusioned with out being important, it is a disappointing day for us as a result of it was a chance for us to get to a remaining.
"However I am unable to fault the hassle of the gamers, it was a extremely tight recreation. (Rangers) took benefit of their moments, we did not."