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Trivia
- Celtic virtually killed off Dunfermline Athletic's hopes of a Uefa Cup place with a five-goal display minus top scorer Henrik Larsson.
- Celtic need just one more point to match their tally of 97 from last season.
Review
Dunfermline threatened early, but Stephen Crainey was on hand to prevent Stevie Crawford latching on to a Jason Dair cross.
Celtic's first chance arrived after 12 minutes, Hartson snatched at his shot on the edge of the six-yard box and blazed high and wide.
Hartson broke the deadlock after 18 minutes after a throw-in was wrongly awarded to Celtic. Steve Guppy capitalised, sent in a cross and Hartson headed home after pulling away from his marker.
The champions extended their lead after 39 minutes, Lambert providing the finish after Ruitenbeek pushed out Crainey's left-foot strike.
Smith's arrival as a substitute had the desired effect in the 58th minute when he fired home Celtic's third, his right-footed shot clipping Thomson before nestling in the bottom corner.
But the impressive Hartson grabbed a richly-deserved second in the 70th minute with a clinical shot into the bottom corner.
Sylla got in on the act to convert Guppy's cross home at the far post.
Teams
Celtic:-
Douglas, Mjallby (Weighorst 59), Boyd, Crainey, Agathe (Petta 54), Lambert, Lennon (Smith 45), Petrov, Guppy, Hartson, Sylla.
Subs not used:- Gould, McNamara.
Goals:- Hartson 18, Lambert 40, Smith 58, Hartson 70, Sylla 76.
Dunfermline:-
Ruitenbeek, Karnebeek (McGarty 74), Bullen, Skerla, Dair, Nicholson, Mason, Nicholls (Petrie 64), Scott Thomson, Crawford, N'Diaye (Skinner 46).
Subs not used:- Scott Y Thomson, Kilgannon.
Booked:-Nicholls, Dair.
Att:- 57,016
Ref:- J Underhill.
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Celtic end Dunfermline dream
BBC
Celtic virtually killed off Dunfermline Athletic's hopes of a Uefa Cup place with a five-goal display minus top scorer Henrik Larsson.
The Swede was out through illness, while former strike partner Chris Sutton was still injured.
But John Hartson continued his good form with a double.
And Paul Lambert, Jamie Smith and Momo Sylla also got on the scoresheet in a one-sided win for the newly-crowned back-to-back champions at Celtic Park.
Now only Rangers stand between Martin O'Neill's men winning every home game in a season for the first time in the club's 114-year history.
Celtic also need just one more point to match their tally of 97 from last season.
Sylla was given a rare start, as was recalled club captain Tom Boyd, who needed four more appearances to claim an SPL championship-winning medal.
Dunfermline were out to end their terrible form against the Old Firm in their search for a Uefa Cup spot.
Jimmy Calderwood made two changes, Justin Skinner and Gus Macpherson being replaced by David Nicholls and Andre Karnebeek, who was making his first start for the club.
Dunfermline threatened early, but Stephen Crainey was on hand to prevent Stevie Crawford latching on to a Jason Dair cross.
Celtic's first chance arrived after 12 minutes, Hartson snatched at his shot on the edge of the six-yard box and blazed high and wide.
Marco Ruitenbeek did well to block the Welshman's snap shot moments later.
Hartson eventually broke the deadlock after 18 minutes after a throw-in was wrongly awarded to the home side.
Steve Guppy capitalised, sent in a cross and Hartson headed home after pulling away from his marker.
The champions extended their lead after 39 minutes, Lambert providing the finish after Ruitenbeek pushed out Crainey's left-foot strike.
Smith's arrival as a substitute had the desired effect in the 58th minute when he fired home Celtic's third, his right-footed shot clipping Thomson before nestling in the bottom corner.
Nicholls sent a volley whistling just past the Celtic upright.
But the impressive Hartson grabbed a richly-deserved second in the 70th minute with a clinical shot into the bottom corner.
Sylla got in on the act to convert Guppy's cross home at the far post.
Celtic: Douglas, Mjallby (Wieghorst 59), Boyd, Crainey, Agathe (Petta 54), Lambert, Lennon (Smith 45), Petrov, Guppy, Hartson, Sylla. Subs Not Used: Gould, McNamara.
Goals: Hartson 18, Lambert 40, Smith 58, Hartson 70, Sylla 76.
Dunfermline: Ruitenbeek, Karnebeek (McGarty 74), Bullen, Skerla, Dair, Nicholson, Mason, Nicholls (Petrie 64), Scott Thomson, Crawford, N'Diaye (Skinner 46). Subs Not Used: Scott Y Thomson, Kilgannon.
Booked: Nicholls, Dair.
Attendance: 57,016
Referee: J Underhill.
Celtic v Dunfermline
13th April 2002
SPL
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With the Championship in the bag, the Celtic fans were happy and came to Celtic Park looking to be entertained and see their favourites maintain their 100% home record. They weren't to be disappointed as Celtic produced a great display of football against a "robust" Dunfermline team. Competition is clearly fierce for a Cup Final place and Sylla produced his best form so far in a Celtic jersey showing good vision, the ability to beat a man and a repertoire of skilful tricks.
Agathe was proving a handful down the right but when he did manage a good delivery John Hartson skied the ball over the bar.
Guppy, who some considered very much a fringe player with no real future at Parkhead had another excellent match and delivered a masterful curving cross for Hartson to power home his and Celtic's first goal.
It quickly became apparent that it was going to be a question of how many. Celtic's second goal came from a good old-fashioned stramash. A clearance fell to Crainey and Marco Ruitenbeek did well to get a hand to his powerful strike. Hartson attempted a shot from the edge of the box but it was blocked by an onrushing defender. Lambert picked up the loose ball moved to his left and curled the ball round the defenders and inside the post. He doesn't score many but when he does they are crackers.
The fans might have expected the game to die in the second half but Celtic came out keen to add to their tally. Jamie Smith had replaced Lennon for the second half and looked really lively. When he picked up a loose ball on the edge of the box he rifled home a cracking drive.
Petta replaced Agathe in 54 minutes. Agathe had just been fouled and had returned to the field after treatment before the substitution which was hopefully precautionary. Guppy had put in a good shift on the left and he now moved over to the right.
Jamie Smith played Hartson in on the right of the box and big John turned and angled a shot across the keeper and into the far corner of the net.
Morten Weighorst came on to replace Mjallby but in truth he didn't have much to do. His most "notable" contribution was when he made a robust passback to Douglas who had to look sharp to control it with his chest and clear.
Tom Boyd put in another sound performance and started to combine well with Guppy up the right. When Guppy's return ball gave Tom the opportunity to move into the box he switched the ball to his left and crossed to the far post where Sylla leaped athletically to head home a deserved goal.
Celtic continued to press and were still chasing and harrying when the final whistle went.
On a day when there were no bad performers for Celtic and excellent performances from Agathe, Lambert, Guppy and Hartson I'm awarding man of the match to Momo Sylla.
CELTIC (3-5-2): Douglas; Mjallby (Wieghorst 60), Boyd, Crainey; Agathe (Petta 54), Lambert, Petrov, Lennon (Smith 46), Guppy; Hartson, Sylla.
Subs: Gould, McNamara.
DUNFERMLINE (4-4-2): Ruitenbeek; Bullen, Skerla, Thomson, Karnebeek (McGarty 74); Mason, Nicholson, Nichols (Petrie 64), Dair; Crawford, N’Diaye.
Subs: Scott Thomson, Skinner, Kilgannon