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FT: Celtic 4-2 Falkirk: Championship side twice lead through MacIver & Yeats, but goals from Bernardo, Idah (2) & Kuhn (2) put hosts through
FT: Celtic 5-2 Falkirk
"If there's any blame on the first hour, it's on me," adds Brendan Rodgers. "I make the changes.
"It's a challenge for the guys coming in and I thought they gave everything.
"The players show a real hunger to work hard."
FT: Celtic 5-2 Falkirk
More from Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, this time talking to BBC Scotland.
"They objective is to get to there (the semi-finals) and it doesn't really matter who you play.
"Looking at the Aberdeen results, they've been excellent. When it comes round, it will be a good game."
FT: Celtic 5-2 Falkirk
"It's always a risk making changes," Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells Premier Sports. "You could see that connection wasn't quite there for the first hour.
"Falkirk were aggressive and pressed us really well. Full credit to them.
"We've had a fantastic week in three different competitions."
Celtic v Aberdeen
Motherwell v Rangers
Those ties will be played on 2/3 November at Hampden Park.
This shouldn't take long...
Former Hibs and Livingston midfielder Marvin Bartley is doing the honours.
FT: Celtic 5-2 Falkirk
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Celtic Park
They say every day is a school day, even a Sunday. So what did we learn from this game?
The introduction of Nicolas Kuhn was a game-changer. In short shrift, two assists, two goals, and any jeopardy in the game completely vanished. Voted man of the match for a 20-minute cameo.
The class of new £11m man Arne Engels was key, too.
Adam Idah was clinical with his finishing, with Kyogo given a rest.
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As for Celtic, the fringe players made heavy weather of things before the cavalry arrived from the bench and a few of the more experienced heads had an off day.
Eight changes was a gamble, but it paid off in the end.
FT: Celtic 5-2 Falkirk
Falkirk can take real confidence from the first 70 minutes as they plot a return to the top flight. Throughout the first half they were lively in attack and very good at turning over possession.
They defended with discipline and guts until Celtic found their second equaliser and then the roof fell in as legs and minds tired.
FT: Celtic 5-2 Falkirk
So, it's Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and Motherwell in the hat.
Hang around for the draw.
Celtic survive a scare to secure their passage to the League Cup semi-finals.
Falkirk were 2-1 up with 20 minutes of regulation time remaining but were blown away by a late flurry of goals.
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Falkirk must play a couple of stoppage-time minutes with 10 men as Michael McKenna catches Anthony Ralston with a high boot.
Rash and dangerous.
Celtic 5-2 Falkirk
Almost a sixth for Celtic as Paulo Bernardo tries to poke the ball beyond Nicky Hogarth but the keeper does well to stand tall and block.
Celtic 5-2 Falkirk
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Celtic Park
What an impact from second-half sub Nicolas Kuhn! Two assists and two goals in about 15 minutes...
A fair few weren't too convinced by the German when he joined in January. He's blown those doubts out of the water now with fine contributions in all competitions so far this season.
The game-changer, here, without question.
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Dylan Tait tries to reduce the deficit as he takes aim from near the penalty spot but the shot is too close to Kasper Schmeichel.
Nicolas Kuhn
It's harsh on Falkirk but Celtic have really gone through the gears since the substitutes were introduced.
The ball falls to Nicolas Kuhn at the edge of the box and he drills it inside the post.
Image source, BBC SportCeltic 4-2 Falkirk
Falkirk are wilting now and Nicky Hogarth blocks a shot from Paulo Bernardo to prevent them falling further behind.
Nicolas Kuhn
Game over now, surely?
Arne Engels picks out the run of Nicolas Kuhn with a smart pass and the winger races up the middle before dinking a cute finish over the advancing goalie.
Image source, BBC SportCeltic 3-2 Falkirk
Falkirk are still buzzing around gamely but Celtic are moving more fluently now.
Wingers Kuhn and Yang have made a good impact.
Celtic 3-2 Falkirk
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Celtic Park
Goodness me. Most of Falkirk's great work has been completely undone by a quickfire, deadly double from Adam Idah.
Quite the impact, too, from substitute Nicolas Kuhn, heavily involved in both goals.
Now all the noise is from a rejuvenated home support who sense a spot in the semis.
Image source, SNSCeltic 3-2 Falkirk
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
That was two missed tackles after Falkirk get caught on the ball in midfield.
Idah uses his pace and strength to get in on goal and then he has the finish.
Adam Idah's second-half double swung the tie Celtic's way
Celtic came from behind twice against Championship club Falkirk to survive a scare and reach the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup.
Two goals in under three second-half minutes from striker Adam Idah proved decisive after a previously sloppy performance from Brendan Rodgers' side.
Championship leaders Falkirk already had two top-flight scalps in this competition and played with confidence in the opening stages, taking the game to Celtic.
Goals from Ross MacIver and Finn Yeats - either side of Paulo Bernardo's volley - gave John McGlynn's side a deserved half-time lead.
Rodgers made changes in the second half and the quality of his substitutes showed, as Nicolas Kuhn set up Idah twice, before scoring two of his own.
Michael McKenna was sent off late on for Falkirk as they were left to rue what might have been.
Celtic join Rangers, Aberdeen and Motherwell in the last four, with the draw taking place later on Sunday.
More to follow.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 12 |
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| 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 9 |
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| 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
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| 4 | East Kilbride | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16 | -14 | 2 |
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| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 1 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 9 |
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| 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
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| 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
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| 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 3 |
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| 5 | Buckie Thistle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 17 | -12 | 0 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 9 |
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| 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 9 |
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| 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 6 |
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| 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 4 |
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| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 14 | -11 | 2 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 |
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| 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
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| 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 5 |
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| 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
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| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 2 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
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| 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
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| 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
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| 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
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| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 3 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
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| 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
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| 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
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| 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 |
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| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
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| 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
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| 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
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| 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
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| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | -15 | 0 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
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| 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
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| 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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| 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 4 |
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| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
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Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
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