Daizen Maeda scored an early double as Celtic moved into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Hibs.
Mykola Kuharevich pulled a goal back for Hibs before half-time, but the visitors paid the price for a poor attempt to play the ball out from the back as Nicolas Kuhn restored Celtic’s two-goal lead.
Maeda started up front as a stand-in striker after Japan team-mate Kyogo Furuhashi dropped out with the shoulder injury he suffered during Celtic’s 2-0 win over Hibs the previous weekend. Adam Idah started on the bench following his big-money move from Norwich.
We give each player a mark out of ten for their performance at Parkhead.
21. Daizen Maeda - 9
Showed he can be not just a stand-in but a genuine option at number 9 for Celtic with a superb performance. His pace and movement tore Hibs to shreds and he was clinical when his chances arrived. Moved back to the wing midway through the second half and still carried a threat until being subbed off to a standing ovation. What a player. | SNS Group
22. Mykola Kukharevych - 7
Hibs best player on the day. Won Hibs a free-kick and scored from it with what will take some beating as the headed goal of the season. Made the most of what little service he received and was the focal point for Hibs mini-resurgance late in the first half. Replaced on the hour mark. | SNS Group
23. Celtic replacements
Adam Idah got a heroes welcome when he replaced James Forrest on the hour and put himself about. Paulo Bernardo, Luis Palma and Yang Hyun-jun were also given late run-outs. | SNS Group
24. Hibs replacements
Nicky Cadden (pictured) came off the bench at half-time and offered more protection down the left. Kieron Bowie, Chris Cadden, Rudi Molotnikov all appeared in the second half while Luke Amos' 91st minute introduction felt a little pointless. | SNS Group