A SECOND-HALF Marley Watkins strike ensured Kilmarnock defeated holders Celtic in the second round of the Viaplay Cup at Rugby Park and progressed…
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is unable to hide his anger during the Viaplay Cup game against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park
But Derek McInnes’s side, who made the breakthrough on the hour mark when Watkins got on the end of a Danny Armstrong delivery, battled from start to finish and were worthy winners at the end of the 90 minutes.Kilmarnock went into this meeting on the back of an exceptional run of form; they had won four and draw two of the cup and league games they had played in the
Not surprisingly, McInnes kept faith in the starting line-up which had taken to the field in the 0-0 draw with Hearts at Tynecastle seven days earlier. Lagerbielke’s debut did start auspiciously – he hit an attempted passback to Joe Hart straight out the park in just the second minute and Ndaba went close to netting from the resultant Armstrong corner.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tv and live stream details for Kilmarnock vs CelticCeltic won the Treble last season and Rodgers has his eyes on a clean sweep again
Read more »
Kilmarnock vs Celtic: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watchWhere to watch the Scottish League Cup match online between Kilmarnock and Celtic, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
Read more »
Kilmarnock vs Celtic - LIVE updatesThe holders begin the defence of their trophy with a tricky trip down the M77 for a lunchtime clash.
Read more »
Celtic starting team news vs Kilmarnock as Gustaf Lagerbielke handed debutThe Hoops face a potentially tricky tie at in-form Killie at Rugby Park. Rangers lost out in Ayrshire on the opening weekend of the season with confidence high in Derek McInnes' camp.
Read more »
Brendan Rodgers names Celtic starting XI to take on KilmarnockThe Hoops have made the short journey down the M77 for the last-16 Viaplay Cup tie at Rugby Park.
Read more »
Motherwell star says Viaplay Cup defeat won't dent confidence on impressive runCallum Slattery points out that Motherwell have shown great form as they welcome Kilmarnock on Saturday
Read more »