Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
Falkirk have been back out on the park for a good three or four minutes, but Celtic eventually emerge for the second half.
We are back under way with both sides unchanged...
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Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
If Celtic get that second goal then they could go on and win this game quite comfortably. The second goal is so important.
HT: Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
The players are heading back out at Parkhead, having had their half-time refreshments.
HT: Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Celtic's energy levels were there, they played with a high tempo and they've put in so many crosses.
They haven't done a lot wrong with all the possession they've had but Falkirk are still in it.
Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
Falkirk will score in this game, what happens in defence is a different matter.
David
Like the look of this Celtic team, there’s a good balance about them. Hoping Kenny can put a stamp on the No.9 position, he’s already showing a lot of intent.
Dave
If Tierney and Maeda really gel? That's a left side no-one will want to deal with, at home or in Europe. Hoping Brendan can add a right winger to do the same with Alistair Johnston behind - and a striker to finally replace Kyogo.
David
HT: Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
It's 14 goals in the last nine domestic cup games for Daizen Maeda. He scored six in last season's League Cup.
Some record for Celtic's Japan forward.
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Daizen Maeda's diving header has the cup holders in front at the interval.
It could have been more for Celtic, but Falkirk have had their chances on the break as well.
All to play for at Parkhead.
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Lee Miller
Former Falkirk manager on BBC Scotland
The longer it stays 1-0, Falkirk will grow in confidence and they'll have more opportunities.
Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
Ross MacIver lets fly from long range and forces Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo into a save away to his left.
Falkirk are still in this game despite all of Celtic's chances.
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Celtic wide man James Forrest puts a free header over the bar from about seven yards out.
He has to hit the target.
Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
You say that Lee, but Falkirk are getting some joy on the counter-attack.
Alfie Agyeman has options in the middle after he finds space down the right, but goes for goal himself and it's straight at Viljami Sinisalo.
Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
Lee Miller
Former Falkirk manager on BBC Scotland
Celtic look sharp, they're playing through the thirds and looking on the front foot. Falkirk can't match them.
Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
Lovely football from Celtic down the right-hand side and Arne Engels has a free header inside the six-yard box.
He must be unsighted though because the ball just hits him in the face and bounces safely wide.
Big chance.
Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
Image source, SNSDaizen Maeda heads Celtic in front.
Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
There's a nice tempo to this game tonight. Celtic are moving the ball very well and working those wide areas.
Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
Out of nowhere, Falkirk carve out a chance on the break.
Ross MacIver flicks a long ball into Calvin Miller's path and the winger cuts onto his left foot before forcing a sharp save from Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo.
Celtic 1-0 Falkirk
Lee Miller
Former Falkirk manager on BBC Scotland
Falkirk are causing their own problems. They're sloppy on the ball, giving the ball away. The nerves are getting to them a little bit.
They don't seem to be playing their own game and they're just defending for most of the game.
Daizen Maeda
Daizen Maeda heads Celtic in front.
Celtic recycle after Falkirk half-clear a corner, Kieran Tierney nods the ball into Maeda's path and the Japan forwards gobbles up the chance.
It's been coming.
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A superb effort from Arne Engels after Celtic won a free-kick to the left of the Falkirk penalty area.
It arcs towards the far top corner, but bounces clear off the upright.
Celtic 0-0 Falkirk
Lee Miller
Former Falkirk manager on BBC Scotland
Celtic are the dominant side but the few times Falkirk have got up the pitch, Celtic didn't look too comfortable. There are opportunities for Falkirk on the break.
Celtic have had a few flashes across goal but nothing clear-cut.
Falkirk are struggling to get on the ball and up the pitch.
Daizen Maeda scored his ninth goal in nine League Cup appearances
Holders Celtic scored three goals in 10 second-half minutes to ease into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals, as Falkirk were given another insight into how tough life will be against top-flight teams.
Falkirk, then a Scottish Championship side, gave Celtic a fright in last season's last eight, leading 2-1 at half-time in Glasgow before going down 5-2.
This time, arriving as a fellow Premiership team, they found themselves on the back foot from the off against a side showing impressive early fluency despite manager Brendan Rodgers making six changes from their weekend win in Aberdeen.
And John McGlynn's never looked like denying their hosts a third straight win.
Just when Falkirk looked to have survived the early onslaught, Kieran Tierney headed a Callum McGregor cross into the path of the diving Daizen Maeda for the Japan forward's ninth goal in nine League Cup appearances.
Falkirk, though, frustrated the hosts until that flurry of goals around the hour mark.
Alistair Johnston dispossessed Calvin Miller before curling into the far corner; 22-year-old centre-half Dane Murray marked his new contract by heading his first Celtic goal; then substitute Yang Hyun-jun's low cross deflected in off Falkirk defender Liam Henderson.
Henderson had almost passed into his own net early on, former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain saved well from Tierney and McGregor, while an Arne Engels free-kick slammed off the face of the far post, all before Maeda's breakthrough.
Falkirk's failure to win either of their opening league fixtures has had some fearing their ability to compete in the top flight, but they did pose a threat of their own on the break.
Ross MacIver stabbed wide a chance to open the scoring, while Miller forced a fine save from Viljami Sinisalo and Alfredo Agyeman shot straight at the goalkeeper as the visitors sought an equaliser.
The game was over as a contest by the time they did become the first side to score against Celtic this season and what a beauty it was - Keelan Adams marking his 50th Falkirk appearance by thundering a drive home from the edge of the box.
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