Celtic are showcasing a dominant performance against Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup. With a high-tempo start and numerous scoring opportunities, Celtic's forwards are proving a formidable force. Raith Rovers face an uphill battle to contain the relentless Celtic attack and avoid a heavy defeat.
Goalkeeper Rae & centre-back Murray in for RaithIs Jamie Gullan's game done here already? He's writhing in agony on the pitch, holding his right ankle. Raith manager Barry Robson looking to the bench already.Jamie Gullan's back on the deck again clutching his ankle. Looks like Barry Robson's gonna be forced into an early change.Celtic are swarming all over Raith Rovers here.
The bad news for Rovers is both are playing today. The task for Barry Robson's men: to keep things as tight as possible and make sure Celtic's goals per game average doesn't get any better this afternoon.A lovely bit of play from Celtic sees Daizen Maeda pick up Yang's pass and drift into the penalty area before Scott Brown puts in an essential challenge.The winger picks up the ball on the edge of the box and lashes one at the Raith Rovers goal but it flies inches wide.
tells BBC Scotland: "If you look at the front six of the team they've all been playing, it's more so changes in the back line with young Dane and Vil coming in to play."It's a lot of games and we want to make sure, like we've done all season, keep the squad as fit as it can possibly be. Sometimes you don't want to do it but you have to if you want to keep the squad fresh.
"We've got a team that's really in the groove, the best team in the country but we're looking forward to it.
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