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Capone given a run but O'Brien is the hero in narrow Celtic win
Peterborough United 1 McLean (21)
Celtic 2 McDonald (19), O'Brien (53)
JIM O'Brien's second-half strike earned Celtic victory over Peterborough last night as the SPL champions stepped up their preparations for the new season.
The midfielder's measured volley on 53 minutes was the difference between the sides after Aaron McLean had cancelled out Scott McDonald's opener.
Celtic took the lead in the 19th minute when Dutch striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink flicked a free-kick across goal and McDonald made no mistake with the volley. The lead lasted just two minutes, however, as McLean was soon on hand to meet Rene Howe's cutback to level things up.
United manager Darren Ferguson – the son of Sir Alex – rang the changes at half-time, making ten alterations, and it was the visitors who took control, with Vennegoor of Hesselink coming close to restoring the advantage. And Gordon Strachan's team, with trialist Andrea Capone in the starting XI, did not have long to wait to regain the lead courtesy of O'Brien's composed finish.
McDonald was celebrating again ten minutes later but his goal was ruled out for offside.
Trivia
- Fans got to stand at this game (Terracing) with a great atmospher, proves we should bring it back… Good time.
- Debut for Donati
- McDonald's first goal.
Teams
Celtic team:- Brown, Wilson, Pressley, McManus, Naylor, O'Brien, Brown (Hartley 68), Donati (Jarosik 68), Capone (Bjarnason 75), Vennegoor of Hesselink (Killen 68), McDonald.
Goals:-
Peterborough United:- 1: McLean (21)
Celtic:- 2: McDonald (19), O'Brien (53)
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