Celtic are returning to Hampden as the Premier Sports Cup holders secured a semi-final spot at the expense of Motherwell.
Liel Abada proved to be the matchwinner as he fired home twice as Ange Postecoglou and his troops aim to make it back to back successes in the competition. He also provided an assist as Reo Hatate produced a stunning piece of skill to put the tie out of sight. Kyogo Furuhashi wasted a number of big chances in the first period and could have easily went in at the interval with a hat-trick but he wasn't to be denied as he tapped home a rebound after Abada struck the post on a hat-trick to end the game at 4-0.
Kilmarnock secured a place in the last four draw last night with two out of Partick Thistle, Aberdeen, Rangers and Dundee joining Derek McInnes' men and the Hoops in the hat. The Premier Sports Cup was the first trophy won by Postecoglou and it holds a special place in his heart as he moved to within potentially 180 minutes of picking up his second triumph in succession. Here's three things we learned from the Hoops' narrow win at Fir Park.
