It's been an action-packed cup tie at Tannadice, and already Hibs look like they have one foot in the semi-final.

Joe Newell gave them an early lead, but United had big chances to level though Peter Pawlett and Ryan Edwards.

However, Scott Allan doubled Hibs' lead, before a controversial penalty award right on half-time has led to Martin Boyle adding a third.

Is there any way back for the home side?

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The half-time whistle blows at Celtic Park and the home side are well on their way to Hampden.

Raith started well and frustrated the hosts for over 25 minutes, but Jota's first Celtic goal and a Liel Abada header 14 minutes later have Ange Postecoglou's men cruising.

Could be a long second half for Raith.

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Mark Reynolds knocks over Paul McGinn, and Hibs have a penalty and the chance to go 3-0 up before half-time.

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Jota celebrates his first Celtic goal which has them up against Raith Rovers

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Another United chance goes abegging.

Scott McMann's cross reaches Ryan Edwards at the back post, but his header goes across the face of the goal.

Big chance for Dundee United to level, but Hibs are furious play was allowed to continue.

Kieran Freeman clatters into Hibs' Lewis Stevenson but referee Willie Collum plays on, and Peter Pawlett should hit the target from inside the box but instead blasts it over.

Hibs' Scott Allan has been a busy boy in the first 20 minutes.

He provided the assist for the opening goal, almost provided a second only to see the defender cut it out, made a brilliant challenge on the edge of the box as United broke, and then is yellow carded for what referee Willie Collum has indicted was his fourth foul of the game.

Moments later, he barges over a United player and the home support - who are now booing his every touch - are shouting for a red card.

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Another blow for Dundee United. Less than 15 minutes in and Charlie Mulgrew is gingerly walking off and it doesn't look like he can continue.

Dundee United are temporarily down to 10 men as Mark Reynolds prepares himself to come on.

After the whirlwind Hibs start, Dundee United have started to get their foot on the ball more, but they're yet to lay a glove on their visitors.

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Celtic not really firing so far. Anthony Ralston is fed the ball on the overlap on the right side, but his cross is far too deep and sails high over the box and out.

Raith are sitting deep, but look untroubled so far.

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Another big chance for Hibs.

Kyle Magennis hits a Martin Boyle pass first time and it loops towards the roof of the net, and goalkeeper Trevor Carson has to push it over the bar.

While there's already been action on Tayside, it's slow and steady stuff at Celtic Park. The visitors have arguably started the brighter of the two, but little to report. yet.