Giorgos Giakoumakis strikes potential Celtic farewell with trademark goal against Kilmarnock - 5 talking points

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Giorgos Giakoumakis struck potentially his final goal for Celtic as his side moved into the Viaplay Cup Final. The Greek striker, who is the subject of strong transfer interest in Japan and Europe in this transfer window, knocked home the clinching second strike to see-off Kilmarnock.Daizen Maeda had put the holders in front when Kyle Lafferty’s attempted 18th minute clearance of an Aaron Mooy free-kick bounced against the chest of the Japanese and flicked up into the net.Ange Postecoglou’s team could not relax until seconds before the final whistle and Giakoumakis' goal having had two previous attempts at securing their clinching second ruled out due to offside decisions after the interval.Despite a couple of fleeting moments, Derek McInnes’ side were unable to forge an equaliser before Giakoumakis finished it.

It was a battling effort by Killie, but the cup holders deserved their victory and will now face either Aberdeen or Rangers in next month’s Final.Celtic were worthy winners.

They were unable to play their scintillating football against gritty opponents on a sodden surface, but they were full value for their success.

It was tough going in the driving rain and Celtic’s freak opener early in the contest had the champions in control.It was a huge setback for a Killie side who had started with some promise and a correct offside flag prevented them falling 2-0 behind when Reo Hatate had the ball in the net.