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CIS Insurance cup game, 23000 turned up at Celtic Park, where the Green Brigade surprisingly got all the plaudits for making a very good atmosphere. Love them or loathe, you have to give them credit when its due, see Link.

Glenn Loovens nodded Celtic into the lead after 24 minutes and a fine header from Georgios Samaras doubled the tally 19 minutes after the break.
Scott Brown grabbed the third of the night after 81 minutes with a cool lob.
And Samaras completed the misery for Livi from the spot with six minutes remaining after David MacKay felled Shaun Maloney in the penalty area.

Trivia

• Loovens first goal for the club
• We scored a penalty!!!

Teams

Celtic:-
Boruc, Hinkel, Loovens, McManus, Naylor, Caddis, Hartley, Donati (Scott Brown 65), McGeady, McDonald (Maloney 76), Samaras.

Subs Not Used:- Mark Brown, Caldwell, Vennegoor of Hesselink.

Goals: Loovens 24, Samaras 64, Scott Brown 81, Samaras 85 pen.


Livingston:-
McKenzie, MacKay, Fox (Giarrizzo 59), Innes, Talbot (Miller 72), Davidson, McPake, McParland, Quinn, Hamill, Elliot (Cuenca 53).

Subs Not Used:- Martini, MacDonald.

Att:- 23,569
Ref:- W Collum

Articles

• Match Report

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan: "I think Samaras was unstoppable at times tonight - it's not often I say that about players.
"Aiden was the same, Aiden had a terrific game, but Georgios scored a couple of goals. "I would have liked Aiden to score a couple because he had some chances. He should be pleased with his performance tonight. "We didn't really have any bad players tonight."

Livingston manager Roberto Landi: "Our dream is finished, because for 85 per cent of my players it was a dream to play in Celtic Park against Celtic. "The dream is finished, but I know we had very little chance to win this match, but this is a good experience for my players. "I am just a little disappointed because I know it is very difficult for Livingston to play against Celtic and have a chance to win."

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  • Result - Samaras (Link to MOTM Winners 2008/09)