3 talking points as Aberdeen blow away Raith to seal perfect Premier Sports Cup campaign in final Celtic tune up

Impressive Aberdeen put Raith Rovers to the sword to as they booked their place in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup.

Jim Goodwin enjoyed the perfect warm up for the Scottish Premiership kick-off with Bojan Miovski 's penalty alongside goals from Ross McCrorie and Jonny Hayes ensuring a an unblemished group campaign as well as a seeded spot in the next round. Ian Murray's Championship outfit appeared to be the toughest test of the group stage with Aberdeen facing League One and Two opposition up to this point, but the Dons closed out the start of the campaign in style.

It's the early momentum the Pittodrie boss would have been desperate to see from his side with Celtic waiting for the opening day of the season after the Dons' lacklustre campaign last term. Ange Postecoglou's champions won't want to let Aberdeen dampen flag day in Glasgow's east end and will provide the toughest possible test for Goodwin's revamped squad.

Debutant Miovski was handed Christian Ramirez's number nine jersey as well as his place in the starting line-up, and made an immediate impact on the game as the was chopped down by Sam Stanton in the six-yard box. The North Macedonian international collected a loose ball to burst through on goal before being fouled, and referee David Munro pointed to the spot.

The 23-year-old cooly stepped up to the spot, and smashed the penalty into the top corner beyond the reach of Robbie Thomson after just six minutes. Raith almost found a way back into the game but Jamie Gullan blew a great opportunity from close range. Slack defending from the Dons allowed Liam Dick to whip a low cross to the striker, however his tame effort curled wide of Kelle Roos' post.

Dick was again causing problems down the left flank