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STAND-IN centre-forward Daizen Maeda netted a hat-trick as a much-changed Celtic eased past Raith Rovers in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup.
However, an injury to Paulo Bernardo meant the tie was not a complete success for the holders as they warmed up for Wednesday’s Champions League knockout phase play-off against Bayern Munich.Advertisement Rodgers made nine changes following the 6-0 midweek win over Dundee with only captain Callum McGregor and Maeda – who is suspended for the first leg against Bayern – keeping their place.
Centre-back Dane Murray made his second Celtic start – three-and-a-half years after his first – and Maik Nawrocki later came off the bench to make his second appearance of the season. McGregor soon curled a shot off the bar from 25 yards but Barry Robson’s side settled down and forced Sinisalo into his first save when Jamie Gullan’s lofted ball sent Josh Mullin in behind. The Finn pushed Mullin’s attempted lob past for a corner.
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