Celtic brought the magic to Fir Park as Liel Abacadabra Abada announced open sesame to another Hampden date.
Ange Postecoglou’s side breezed into the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 win over Motherwell that could have so easily been an even bigger victory. Abada grabbed the first two goals before Reo Hatate’s nifty footwork put the result beyond all doubt. Kyogo Furuhashi wiped away his recent frustrations with the fourth goal on a night of tricks that dazzled the home side – and made their hopes of a shock disappear.
Celtic came flying out the blocks – they usually do – and passed up a couple of early chances. None more so than Kyogo, who somehow managed to hit the ball wide past the post after a pass from Hatate. It was on a plate with the Japanese striker just six yards out but he spurned the opportunity; no doubt hitting his confidence that wee bit more.
