Dunfermline make Celtic work hard for cup victory

Celtic came from 2-1 down to overpower Dunfermline 4-2 at East End Park and progress to the quarter-finals of the Active Nation Scottish Cup.

Hoops striker Robbie Keane played down his own contribution after he came off the bench to score his first goal for the club following his loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

Celtic had struggled in the first half, falling 2-1 behind before snatching an equaliser before the break.

Keane came on at the start of the second half and converted a 68th-minute penalty after a Calum Woods own goal had put Celtic ahead.

"The most important thing was getting the win - they certainly made it difficult for us," the Irishman, who denied he was disappointed to start the game on the bench, told Sky Sports News.

"It's about the team and about the squad and the lads who came in were superb."

Celtic boss Tony Mowbray hailed the contribution of his January recruit from Tottenham, saying: "He adds real quality, real class.

"His quality in the final third made the difference."

Mowbray added: "I thought we controlled the game pretty well, although it was disappointing to lose the goals."