Celtic are in to the semi-final of the Scottish Cup after a commanding 3-0 win against Hearts at Tynecastle.
The Hoops got off to a flying start with Reo Hatate forcing a big save from Zander Clark inside one minute. Seconds later it was Aaron Mooy who put the Jambos to the sword, smashing home a cross from Jota to open the scoring. Celtic looked dominant despite surviving a scare through a big Joe Hart save before Hatate went close again.
On the stroke of half time a moment of individual magic from Kyogo Furuhashi made it two as he raced to the near post to delightfully back-heel the ball in in the last action of the first 45. The second half saw a bit of back and forth but with the away side still having a firm grip and Clark forced in to a few smart stops. That was before the win was sealed by Cameron Carter-Vickers who powered a header in after some great movement.
Joe Hart - 7
Big save on 22 minutes in a crucial moment. Looked strong for the rest of the encounter.
Alistair Johnston - 7
Looked lively and found an inch-perfect cross for Kyogo's goal. A good outing defensively and in an attacking sense.
Cameron Carter-Vickers - 9
Looked steady but had a good chance with a free header. Steadied the ship when Kobayashi came on. Scored his chance with a top header much to his delight.
Carl Starfelt - 5
Strong and commanding from the off but was replaced on the break with a supposed injury.
Greg Taylor - 6
Run of the mill from the full-back with no real errors.
Aaron Mooy - 9
A top finish early on and was bossing the midfield at times. Was unwavering in the challenge and his movement. A top display.
Callum McGregor - 7
Always looking for space and looked on it. Was drawn in to a few individual battles but stood his ground.
Reo Hatate - 7
Strong effort in first minute and looked comfortable when striding forward. Did lose the ball a few times but not in crucial areas.
Kyogo - 8
Couldn't quite be set free in the first half until he found the space to beautifully backheel in to the net.
Jota - 8
Was alert to spot the chance for the opener. Looked a top threat. Should have scored amid big save from Clark.
Sead Haksabanovic - 6
Always a willing runner and was able to link-up well. Couldn't quite impact the game in a bigger sense.
Subs:
Yuki Kobayashi - 6
Looked steady coming on and cleared a few dangers.
Liel Abada - 5
Got on the ball enough but passing lanes were cut out.
Oh - 4
One chance hit off him in the final stages.
Matt O'Riley - 6
A good ball in for Carter-Vickers to score from.
Tomoki Iwata - 4
On for the final ten with no issues.
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