Celtic triumphed over Hibernian 3-1 in the Premier Sports Cup, with Daizen Maeda scoring two early goals, showcasing his value as a striker in place of the injured Kyogo Furuhashi. Reo Hatate assisted Maeda's first goal within four minutes, and his second came shortly after, courtesy of a lofted pass from Nicolas Kuhn. Hibernian managed to pull one back with a header from Mykola Kuharevich before halftime, but a defensive error allowed Kuhn to seal Celtic's victory in the 56th minute. Celtic's performance ensured they advanced to the quarter-finals, avoiding last season's early exit. The match also marked a warm return for new signing Adam Idah, who received a hero's welcome from the fans. The draw for the quarter-finals will be announced shortly.