Celtic player ratings as Daizen Maeda proves workaholic traits and focused Josip Juranovic bounces back
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic emerged as 2-0 winners in their Viaplay Cup semi-final against Kilmarnock.The weather conditions were wet and wild at Hampden but it wasn't anything Ange Postecoglou's Premiership champions couldn't handle.
They got ahead in the first half with a little stroke of luck, Kyle Lafferty's clearance going awry and Daizen Maeda was all too happy to see it bundle off him and into the net.Giorgos Giakoumakis was subject of a penalty call claim that left Killie enraged in stoppage time but he proved his ruthless streak by netting less than a couple of minutes later to seal the win The Hoops now wait to see whether it's Aberdeen or Rangers they take on in next month's final, as they play the other last four tie on Sunday afternoon.
Here is how Record Sport rated the Celtic players in Mount Florida.Joe Hart: Tipped an early McKenzie effort past a post but rarely troubled in first 45 minutes as Killie shoved several half-chances wide of his goal.
Brilliant 76th reaction stop to deny Doidge. 8Josip Juranovic: Back in the side and gifted away possession for early McKenzie chance.
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