Raith Rovers faced Celtic in the Scottish Cup fifth-round action at Celtic Park on Saturday evening, with a place in the quarter-final at stake. The match started poorly for Raith Rovers, with Daizen Maeda scoring a double in the first half to give Celtic a 2-0 lead at the break. Luke McCowan made it 3-0 just after the turnaround, and Yang's third goal for the club increased the lead before Maeda sealed his hat-trick with the final goal, making it 5-0. The Hoops now go into the quarter-final draw with other top teams. Raith Rovers's performance was not enough to secure a win. The final score was 5-0, with Celtic dominating the match. Daizen Maeda was the star player, scoring three goals. The match was played on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at 17:30. The loss was a tough one for Raith Rovers, but they will look to bounce back in their next match. The Scottish Cup is a competitive tournament, and Raith Rovers will need to improve their performance to succeed. The club's fans were disappointed with the loss, but they will continue to support their team. The match report highlights the key moments of the game, including Maeda's hat-trick and Yang's goal. The Hoops' manager was pleased with the performance, saying it was a complete game. Luke McCowan also commented on the match, saying the team put in a performance that reflects their mentality. The draw for the quarter-final will take place after the St Mirren v Hearts tie.
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Raith Rovers Fall to Celtic
Raith Rovers suffered a heavy defeat to Celtic in the Scottish Cup, final score 5-0, with Maeda's hat-trick leading the charge
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