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Keane proves the difference for Bhoys

13th March 2010

Robbie Keane's second-half hat-trick took Celtic past Kilmarnock in their Active Nation Scottish Cup quarter-final clash at Rugby Park.

The home side had the best of the first period with striker Allan Russell clipping the bar with a shot.

However, the tide turned in the 63rd minute when Keane opened the scoring from Edson Braafheid's long ball and two goals within a minute secured the visitors a place in Monday's semi-final draw.

Like last week's win at Falkirk, where Keane helped himself to a brace, the Republic of Ireland international showed why he is worth his £65,000 per week wages with his eighth goal in eight games since arriving from Tottenham in January.

And having dropped 13 points behind Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders Rangers, Hoops' boss Tony Mowbray will be glad that his side recovered from an indifferent first half in which a cup exit looked possible.

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