Holders Celtic crashed out of the Viaplay Cup at the last-16 stage at the hands of impressive Kilmarnock, inflicting a first cup defeat for Parkhead club under Brendan Rodgers.
In a match devoid of goalmouth action, former Aberdeen striker Marley Watkins popped up with the winner just shy of the hour mark, stretching at the back post to turn home Danny Armstrong’s cross.
Killie, who completed an Old Firm double in the process after beating Rangers on the opening day of the league season, had just 30% of the possession and had to soak up some late pressure from the visitors to advance to the quarter-finals.
Celtic - winners of six of the past seven editions of this competition - were unable to score a traditional late goal as they slipped to a first League Cup defeat since November 2020.
Here’s our Celtic player ratings following the defeat in Ayrshire:
Unused subs: Scott Bain (GK), Liam Scales, Kwon Hyeok-kyu, Tomoki Iwata, Alexandro Bernabei, James Forrest.
13. David Turnbull (SUB) - 3/10
On for the largely ineffectual Holm after 64 mins. Didn’t do a great deal of note. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
14. Hyunjun Yang (SUB) - 5/10
Brought on for Abada after 64 mins. Had an effort deflected over the crossbar by a flying Brad Lyons’ challenge. Looked to provide a much-needed spark. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
15. Sead Haksabanovic (SUB) -
A rare outing as he replaced O’Riley on 74 mins. Had a strong penalty appeal turned down after a VAR check, going to ground under Mayo’s challenge in extra-time. | Getty Images