Celtic begin defence of Scottish Cup with hard-fought win over Kilmarnock

Daizen Maeda struck the winner in the 70th minute but they could not subdue Derek McInnes's side, who kept the tie alive and nervy until the final whistle.

WINNER: Celtic's Daizen Maeda scores the winner. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Celtic 2 Kilmarnock 1

Celtic began their defence of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup with a 2-1 fourth-round win over a spirited Kilmarnock side at Parkhead.