Five-goal Celtic crush Hibs to book place in Scottish League Cup final

Celtic stormed into the Betfred Cup final with a thrilling 5-2 win over Hibernian at Hampden Park.

Neil Lennon’s side sprang out the traps and goals from attacker Mohamed Elyounoussi and Callum McGregor had the Hoops two goals ahead after 21 minutes.

Hibs did what they could to hang on under relentless pressure – and indeed pulled a goal back in the 36th minute through Swedish striker Melker Hallberg.

However, Elyounoussi grabbed his second in the 43rd minute and after the break skipper Scott Brown, who passed a late fitness test, was gifted his first goal of the season.

Hibs half-time substitute Florian Kamberi reduced the deficit with a header immediately but Celtic reasserted and Brown doubled his tally in the final minute of normal time to clinch their 30th successive win in domestic cup ties.

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The holders will face either Rangers and Hearts in the final but, regardless of who wins in the other semi-final at the national stadium on Sunday, it will take a mighty effort to dislodge the trophy from Parkhead.