1980-03-08: Celtic 2-0 Morton, Scottish Cup

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Trivia

  • Jim Casey scored his only career goal for Celtic.He started the game with Roy Aitken out suspended.
  • Bobby Lennox missed a penalty.
  • Celtic will play Hibs in the semi finals at Hampden.
  • Celtic played in change strip of green shirts, white shorts and green socks.

Review

35,000 fans turned out to welcome the European heroes on to the field.

Celtic won easily and Morton lost their fine early season form. Jim Casey impressed on a rare appearance and scored the first with a fine header from MacLeod's cross. In 44 minutes McCluskey scored and the tie was effectively over.

Teams

Celtic:
Latchford, Sneddon, McGrain, Casey, MacDonald, McAdam, Provan, McCluskey, Lennox, MacLeod, Doyle . Subs:Davidson, Nicholas
Scorers: Casey (40), McCluskey (44).

Morton:
Baines, Miller, Holmes, Anderson, McLaughlin, Orr, McNeil (Tolmie), Brown, Thomson, Hutchison (McLaren), Ritchie.

Referee: R Valentine (Dundee)
Attendance: 35,000

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