Celtic vs Greenock Morton

Greenock Morton fans in the stands ahead of the Scottish Cup fourth round match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Saturday January 21, 2023. PA Photo.

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Aaron Mooy and David Turnbull also scored as Tomoki Iwata made debut.

Footage showed Abada’s shot hit off the foot of Baird then bounced up away from goal and skimmed Ambrose’s arm, which was slightly out from his body. But the left-back shot straight at Joe Hart from 10 yards. Morton defended well and were on their way to a second-half shutout after Abada hit the post and Schwake saved from Turnbull and Johnston.

Everything Ange Postecoglou had to say to the BBC in the immediate aftermath of Celtic's Scottish Cup win over Greenock Morton at Parkhead.

He's been outstanding for us, the World Cup was a positive experience for him, helped him with his fitness levels and he's been a really key contributor. Not only will you receive this article from Sean Martin, Tony Haggerty or Aidan Macdonald (or, sometimes, all three) but you will also get easy access to our best content from the last 24 hours too. He's continuing to score goals and, apart from that, he works really hard. I don't think he's missed any games for us since the World Cup. Sometimes against players like this you fall into the trap of thinking you don't have to work hard but I thought we worked hard for the whole game, scored some good goals and, yeah, pleased. I thought it was really professional.

The Hoops took the lead with the help of VAR when a penalty was awarded against Efe Ambrose for an apparent handball in the box. The former Celtic defender's ...

The fifth round ties are due to be played on the weekend of Saturday, February 11. Celtic are the first team through to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup after a 5-0 win over Greenock Morton. Despite being without Cameron Carter-Vickers Celtic managed to record their fourth clean sheet in a row against the Championship side who are now six games without a win.

A hugely contentious penalty, converted by Aaron Mooy, brought an end to a bright opening by Dougie Imrie's visitors, and from there, the roof caved in. A ...

Unfortunately for Ambrose, his disappointment at the concession of the penalty was compounded moments later as he miscontrolled a lively pass into his feet at the edge of his own area, succeeding only in helping the ball to Abada. As referee Kevin Clancy stood statuesque with his hand to his ear for what seemed an age, the rest of us tried to figure out exactly why. In fairness, even the Celtic supporters were baffled by the call. The defender’s arm was at his side. There was enough to give promise that there is definitely a player in there, but he will be trying to win a place in the most competitive area of the Celtic team, and he may well be forced to ease his way with cameos such as these for the foreseeable future. And so it proved here.

The Hoops' top scorer made it 20 for the campaign with a deadly first half double. Aaron Mooy also netted twice with David Turnbull also in on the act in a ...

Will play key role as season goes on. Ideal chance to get 45 minutes under his belt as he builds up fitness after spell out. A real asset. Always a danger. Big chance to impress after a lack of starts. Opening goal of the game from the spot. Carl Starfelt - 6 Took a sore looking one after 22 minutes. Alistair Johnston - 6 Joe Hart - 6 [Celtic](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) currently lead Old Firm rivals [ Rangers](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) by nine points in the race for the Premiership title while they will also come up against [Michael Beale's](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/michael-beale) men at Hampden next month in the League Cup Final as they bid for the clean sweep after a double last term. The Scottish champions - who have their eyes on a domestic Treble this campaign - will [discover their last 16 opponents](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/scottish-cup-fifth-round-draw-26037520) after this fourth round triumph tomorrow.