Summary

  • FT: Hibernian 0-2 Celtic (Forrest, Brown)

  • James Forrest produces moment of magic to open the scoring

  • Moments before a bottle was thrown from the Hibernian fans towards Scott Sinclair

  • Brown crashes home vital second for Celtic from edge of the area

  • FT: St Mirren (Flynn) 1-0 Livingston

  • FT: Kilmarnock 0-0 Motherwell

  • GET INVOLVED #bbcsportscot

  1. Goodbyepublished at 19:45

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    So, Celtic book their place in the last four of the Scottish Cup with victory over Hibs at Easter Road.

    Who will join them? Tomorrow afternoon, we have another two quarter final ties:

    • Aberdeen v Rangers (13:30)
    • Dundee United v Inverness CT (15:30 and live on BBC One Scotland)

    Hope you can join us then. Enjoy your Saturday night. Cheers.

  2. We 'fell short' - Heckingbottompublished at 19:39

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    Hibs coach Paul Heckingbottom: "They played well, but we didn’t quite have enough. Against Rangers on Friday we’ve got to be at our best, be on the front foot and impose our game on them. We did for a spell tonight before the first goal but we just fell short today."

    Paul HeckingbottomImage source, SNS
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    Paul Heckingbottom said Hibs fell short against Celtic

  3. 'Safety at grounds an issue' - Millerpublished at 19:36

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    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Radio Scotland

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    It [the bottle-throwing incident] is ridiculous. We talk about VAR on the pitch but we probably should be getting VAR in the stands to make sure we can root this out. We witness these incidents and then nothing seems to be done about it. There's got to be more emphasis on safety at football grounds. It's supposed to be a game where you can come and enjoy it.

    Referee Willie Collum removes a bottle thrown at Celtic winger Scott SinclairImage source, SNS
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    Referee Willie Collum removes a bottle thrown at Celtic winger Scott Sinclair

  4. 'We were magnificent' - Lennonpublished at 19:30

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    Celtic manager Neill Lennon: "The second half was outstanding, really great control. We were magnificent. Two magnificent goals but it could have been more. The control of the game was absolutely brilliant. At times we could have done a little better with the ball in the final third.

    Neil LennonImage source, SNS
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    Neil Lennon was delighted with Celtic's second-half display

    "We tweaked it a little - John [Kennedy] made a few alterations at half time getting James into that no 10 position where we know he can break the lines.

    "Even though we were controlling the game Hibs were always in it."

  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:26 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2019

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    Mickeybhoy: Some people said Scott Brown was finished & James Forrest is overrated both are still key players #bbcsportscot, external

  6. 'Passive' Hibspublished at 19:20

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    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Radio Scotland

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    Hibs were passive through the game. The tactics were just to contain Celtic which is so unlike them. You’ve got to test Celtic's back four. You’ve got to put them to the test. The delivery from the wide areas was pathetic all night. The first half was dreary, the second half brightened up.

  7. Wins show Celtic 'character' - Forrestpublished at 19:17

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    Celtic winger James Forrest: "A lot happened in the space of a couple of days but I think the club acting so quickly to get the new gaffer in has settled everyone.

    "We've had two tough games, come to two tough places and got two victories. It shows a lot of character in the dressing room."

    Celtic winger James ForrestImage source, Getty Images
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    James Forrest hailed Celtic's two wins from two games under Neil Lennon

  8. Hibs 'lack authority'published at 19:13

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    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

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    Hibs didn’t stamp their authority on the game. They couldn't swap from a defensive shape to an attacking shape after the first goal. Neil Lennon will be happy to have come into Edinburgh twice getting two wins. Celtic were miles ahead of Hibs today and Scott Brown showed good leadership and energy to get himself into that position to score.

    Scott Brown goalImage source, BBC Sport
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    Scott Brown strikes to make it 2-0

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:09 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2019

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    Tom and 20 others: Pleased with the two second half bookings. Helped remind the fans Hibs were, if not still in the tie, then at least on the park #bbcsportscot, external#hibs, external

  10. Celtic progresspublished at 19:06

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    Celtic book their place in the last four of the Scottish Cup, courtesy of two stunning strikes by James Forrest and Scott Brown.

    Hibs looked dangerous on the counter but paid dearly for attacks fizzling out on the flanks.

    Celtic celebrate Scott Brown's goalImage source, SNS
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    Celtic booked their place in the last four of the Scottish Cup with two second-half strikes

  11. FULL-TIME Hibernian 0-2 Celticpublished at 19:05

    full time scoreImage source, BBC Sport
  12. ADDED TIMEpublished at 90 mins

    Hibernian 0-2 Celtic

    Four minutes of added time at Easter Road.

  13. Injury scare for Burkepublished at 88 mins

    Hibernian 0-2 Celtic

    Celtic winger Oliver Burke is in trouble here. The winger pulled up following a slide tackle and limps off to be replaced by Ewan Henderson.

  14. Hibs deliveries frustratepublished at 86 mins

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    Hibernian's night in microcosm: in space on the right, skipper David Gray sends a cross straight into Kieran Tierney's midriff, much to the chagrin of the home supporters.

  15. YELLOW CARDpublished at 84 mins

    Hibernian 0-2 Celtic

    Stevie Mallan receives a yellow card following a late challenge on Kieran Tierney to compound Hibernian's misery.

  16. Celtic in controlpublished at 78 mins

    Hibernian 0-2 Celtic

    A flash of Scott Brown's right boot may have put this Scottish Cup tie beyond Hibs. The hosts appear shell-shocked after that second goal.

    Twelve minutes plus added time remaining of a pulsating match at Easter Road.

    Celtic celebrate Scott Brown's goalImage source, Reuters
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    Scott Brown's goal doubled Celtic's lead at Easter Road

  17. Player Raterpublished at 18:50

    Hibernian 0-2 Celtic

    With Celtic two goals to the good, who has been your man of the match? You can have a go HERE

    Player rater
  18. 'Magnificent' Brownpublished at 18:49

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    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Radio Scotland

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    What a magnificent strike from Scott Brown after Odsonne Edouard managed to regain control and set up the Celtic skipper.

  19. goal

    GOAL Hibernian 0-2 Celticpublished at 72 mins

    Scott Brown

    Celtic double their lead as captain Scott Brown lashes a shot high beyond Ofir Marciano after Odsonne Edouard tees up the midfielder.

    An emphatic finish from Brown; can Hibs find a way back into this Scottish Cup tie or are Celtic heading for the last four?

    Goal CelticImage source, BBC Sport
  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2019

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    burningcitreon: Coin throwing at corners. Why aren't clubs putting up perspex shields around the corners to protect the players....just need to be raised at appropriate times. #bbcsportscot, external