Viaplay

2023 - 1 - 14

Celtic v Kilmarnock

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Kilmarnock denied clear penalty in Viaplay Cup defeat to Celtic ... (Hunts Post)

The holders were leading by an early Daizen Maeda opener before Giorgos Giakoumakis tapped in a second to clinch a final spot late on.

I was asked a question about a showcase event and you want to present everything in the best possible manner. I think if he sees it again, he will give a penalty.” “Giakoumakis gets a bit excited. An incredulous McInnes said: “I feel at the penalty at the end, Joe Wright was manhandled. Pre-VAR, post-VAR – that is a penalty kick. There is no way Giakoumakis can get to the ball but he has come through him, two arms round him.

Daizen Maeda and Giorgos Giakoumakis on target as Celtic reach ... (The Independent)

Japan international Maeda knew little about it when the ball bounced off his chest a few yards from goal in the 18th minute.

[Japan](/topic/japan) international Maeda knew little about it when the ball bounced off his chest a few yards from goal in the 18th minute following an [Aaron Mooy](/topic/aaron-mooy) free-kick. Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate had the ball in the net in the 49th minute but the goal was ruled out by VAR for offside and he sent a drive wide of the target from the edge of the box six minutes later. Japan international Maeda knew little about it when the ball bounced off his chest a few yards from goal in the 18th minute.

Celtic reach Viaplay Cup final (SPFL)

Kilmarnock defeated at Hampden. Celtic will face Aberdeen or Rangers in the final of the Viaplay Cup after beating Kilmarnock 2-0 in wet and windy conditions in front of 45,787 fans. Daizen Maeda diverted the ball into the net to give the holders the ...

What channel is Celtic v Kilmarnock on? Viaplay Cup semi-final kick ... (The Scotsman)

Celtic and Kilmarnock go head-to-head at Hampden Park on Saturday for a place in the Viaplay Cup final.

The match will be broadcast live on Viaplay Sports 1 – the new name for the subscription channel formerly known as Premier Sports following the recent takeover by the Scandinavian broadcaster. The fourth official is Grant Irvine. Celtic reached this year’s semi-finals by defeating Ross County and Motherwell after entering the competition at last 16 stage. [Kyle Lafferty](https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/kyle-lafferty-bursting-to-face-celtic-after-serving-10-game-ban-for-sectarian-slur-3981486) from a 10-match ban for making a sectarian remark. [viaplay.com](https://viaplay.com/) or downloading the Viaplay app. [Kilmarnock](/topic/kilmarnock) will hope for a different outcome as they aim to reach their first cup final in a decade, the Hoops will be expected to progress as they bid to retain the first trophy won under Ange Postecoglou last season.

Celtic 2 Kilmarnock 0 as Hoops qualify for Viaplay Cup final despite ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Daizen Maeda and a late Giorgos Giakoumakis strike sent Ange Postecoglou's side into the final, but it was an effort Killie could be proud of.

On the hour mark Maeda doubled his money with a fine finish... Liel Abada fired a header off from 10 yards out, and the Celtic end erupted thinking it had doubled their lead, but to their dismay it fizzed narrowly wide of the post. Hatate had another chance five minutes later as he fired a shot towards goal from 20 yards out, but Wright got himself in the way to block it out for a corner. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on Maeda broke into the box after 10 minutes and looked sure to fire a shot away, but Ash Taylor jockeyed well to guide it out for a corner. Rory McKenzie had the Killie fans off their seats after just six minutes as he burst forward and fired a low shot towards goal from outside the area, but Hart got down well to tip the effort wide of the post.

Celtic 2 Kilmarnock 0: Holders advance to Viaplay Cup Final after ... (GlasgowWorld)

Goals in either half from Daizen Maeda and Giorgos Giakoumakis sealed the Hoops progress after an enthralling contest.

They had strong appeals for a penalty waved away in the 92nd minute when Giakoumakis’ clumsy challenge on Wright was waved away by referee Collum. The Australian received the ball in acres of space before stepping inside and forcing Walker into a fingertip save. However, unlike their start to the match, Celtic re-grouped and flew out of the traps at the start of the second half. Centre-back Carl Starfelt lost possession midway inside his own half after seven minutes, allowing Rory McKenzie to drive forward an unleash a low 20-yard drive which was tipped round the far post by Joe Hart. Advertisement Substitute Giakoumakis settled the tie in the fifth minute of stoppage time after Ange Postecoglou’s side had two goals disallowed for offside.