2019-04-21: Hibernian 0-0 Celtic, SP

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Players just look confused. Constantly taking an extra touch or trying to do just a wee bit too much, end up losing the ball. We've been playing without a striker all season and the only time we've actually looked like the exciting to watch team we should be is when McGregor was playing in the sitting role.

What are we sitting at? 1 goal per league game since NL took over on average obv? Thank feck we aren't conceding many.

Killie red cards to be appealed so they'll all play at the weekend? We really need to show what we can do. Won't be putting my mortgage on us getting a win though.

Teams

Hibernian

1Marciano
2Gray
24McGregor
4HanlonBooked at 64mins
16StevensonBooked at 90mins
5Milligan Substituted forSlivkaat 70'minutes
7Horgan Substituted forAgyepongat 83'minutes
14MallanBooked at 56mins
40OmeongaBooked at 63mins
9McNulty
22KamberiBooked at 43mins Substituted forShawat 71'minutes

Substitutes

6Bartley
8Slivka
13Gauld
17Agyepong
26Spector
31Bogdan
32Shaw

Celtic

29Bain
23Lustig
5Simunovic
35Ajer
3Izaguirre
8Brown
21Ntcham Substituted forRogicat 62'minutes
49Forrest Substituted forWeahat 85'minutes
42McGregor
15Hayes Substituted forSinclairat 71'minutes
22Edouard

Substitutes

2Toljan
11Sinclair
18Rogic
24de Vries
25Burke
30Weah
32Benkovic

Referee:
Nick Walsh
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19,472

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Possession
Home49%
Away51%

Shots
Home13
Away20

Shots on Target
Home3
Away6

Corners
Home4
Away9

Fouls
Home11
Away3

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Hibs 0-0 Celtic: Easter Road stalemate as Hibs extend unbeaten league run

Ofir Marciano produced a number of top-drawer saves to deny Celtic. Picture: SNS Group
Ofir Marciano produced a number of top-drawer saves to deny Celtic. Picture: SNS Group
Stephen Halliday
Published: 15:05 Sunday 21 April 2019
https://www.scotsman.com/hibs-0-0-celtic-easter-road-stalemate-as-hibs-extend-unbeaten-league-run-1-4912410The finishing line remains clearly in sight for Celtic but the pace of their procession towards another Premiership coronation has suddenly slowed up.

The champions were held to a second successive goalless draw in the Premiership as Hibs extended their unbeaten record under Paul Heckingbottom in the league to nine matches.

Celtic still hold a commanding nine-point lead over Rangers at the top of the table with just four games of the campaign remaining but this was a performance which understandably caused interim manager Neil Lennon considerable irritation.

While goalkeeper Ofir Marciano was ultimately the hero for Hibs, most notably with two dramatic stoppage time saves, Celtic too often lacked both the urgency and imagination expected of a team closing in on the club’s eighth consecutive title.

Heckingbottom had urged his players to show the confidence to go ‘toe-to-toe’ with the champions and they took him at his word as they made a bright and purposeful start to the contest.

The only criticism to be made of Hibs’ display during that vibrant opening 20 minutes or so was their failure to make the breakthrough as they created a number of highly promising openings.

Daryl Horgan, who posed a constant threat on the right against Celtic left-back Emilio Izaguirre who was drafted in to replace the injured Kieran Tierney, signalled the intent of the hosts when he showed good strength to get away a shot in the first minute which Scott Bain gathered at the second attempt.

Horgan then played a sharp 1-2 with David Gray to work his way behind Izaguirre and whip over an inviting cross which Stephane Omeonga was narrowly unable to connect with at the far post.

When Celtic forced their way to the other end of the pitch for the first time, there was an optimistic claim for a penalty kick when Jonny Hayes went down under a Gray challenge. But the speed with which Hayes leapt to his feet indicated the Irish winger knew the decision wasn’t coming his way.

Celtic were taking time to settle into any rhythm and no-one looked more uncertain than Olivier Ntcham who was guilty of a succession of misplaced passes. The French midfielder conceded possession cheaply to Mark Milligan to present Hibs with their next sight of goal, the ball making its way to Omeonga who saw his 20 yard shot scrambled wide by Bain low to the goalkeeper’s right.

Odsonne Edouard had Celtic’s attempt on goal when he eluded Darren McGregor to take down a cross from James Forrest but his shot was deflected wide.

Hibs were soon back on the front foot and carved out another decent chance in the 14th minute. Stevie Mallan’s cross was knocked down by McGregor into the path of Paul Hanlon who half-volleyed an effort just over.

Celtic gradually composed themselves and began to dictate the tempo of play in a manner more to their liking. A mistake from Milligan almost proved costly for Hibs, the Australian giving the ball away under pressure from Hayes before Edouard saw his shot deflected narrowly off target.

The visitors enjoyed greater control of proceedings as the first half progressed and Marciano had to make a fine save to deny them a 26th minute opener, leaping high to his right to touch over a dipping shot from Ntcham.

There was a more comfortable save for Marciano when he held a Lustig header from Ntcham’s cross a minute later as Celtic appeared ever more threatening.

Darren McGregor came to Hibs’ rescue with a brilliantly timed interception inside the penalty area just as Edouard was primed to convert a Lustig cross as the home side became increasingly stretched in defence.

As Hibs tried to reimpose themselves as an attacking force at the end of the first half, Florian Kamberi picked up the first booking of the afternoon for needlessly involving himself in the aftermath of an off the ball spat between Omeonga and Scott Brown, rushing over to shove the Celtic captain in the back.

Kamberi was followed into the book by Mallan 12 minutes into the second half for a challenge on Lustig which provoked a histrionic reaction from the Swedish full-back who appeared to be calling on referee Nick Walsh to show a straight red card. Mallan was less than impressed by Lustig’s conduct and was involved in a verbal clash with Lennon who had advanced to the edge of his technical area to make his views on the incident known.

Lennon made his first change of the afternoon in the 62nd minute, seeking to add greater creativity to his side for the closing stages as he replaced Ntcham with Tom Rogic.

It took another outstanding save from Marciano to deny Celtic the lead three minutes later. Hanlon was booked for a cynical foul on Hayes just outside the box and from the free-kick, Edouard produced a sweet strike which was destined for the top corner of the net until Marciano flung himself to his right to keep it out.

While Celtic were now largely in the ascendancy as the collective effort of the Hibs players saw them tire visibly, there was a chance for the hosts to snatch victory four minutes from time when Bain made a brave and crucial save to keep out a close range effort from substitute Oli Shaw.

Celtic responded with a ferocious late flurry of pressure but were denied one of their trademark late winners by Marciano in the third minute of stoppage time as he first brilliantly diverted an Edouard shot wide then acrobatically kept out Jozo Simunovic’s header from the resulting corner.

BBC

By Colin Moffat

BBC Scotland

3 hours ago From the section Scot

Celtic's Scottish Premiership lead stands at nine points as Hibernian held them to a goalless draw at Easter Road.

With four games remaining, Neil Lennon's side require four points to wrap up the title.

Hibs opened menacingly, creating a flurry of chances inside 15 minutes.

Home goalkeeper Ofir Marciano made two stoppage-time saves to deny Odsonne Edouard and Jozo Simunovic while Scott Bain did well to block an Oli Shaw shot inside the six-yard box.

Celtic are unbeaten in 14 league games but this was the third stalemate of Lennon's nine-match tenure in all competitions.

The hosts are yet to taste defeat in nine Premiership outings under Paul Heckingbottom and are five points behind fourth-placed Kilmarnock.

As it happened and reaction
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Daryl Horgan was the Hibs hero in the Edinburgh derby, scoring both goals at Tynecastle, and the Irish winger was brimming with confidence in the opening stages.

His early shot was spilled by Bain before a fizzing cross was just inches away from a lunging Stephane Omeonga in front of goal. Omeonga then powered in a shot from distance that Bain needed to tip round the post.

A fine start from Hibs continued with Marc McNulty nodding into the path of Paul Hanlon, who controlled on his chest before firing a rising shot just over.
'My future shouldn't affect title push'

Celtic struggled to find any passing fluency but gradually began to see more of the ball and it took a fabulous, leaping save from Marciano to keep out a curling shot from Olivier Ntcham.

A sluggish second half was brightened up by another good stop from Marciano, who was at full stretch to keep out a free-kick from Edouard.

Soon after, the Celtic striker could only knock the ball over the top from close range, perhaps surprised when Darren McGregor failed to cut out a low cross from James Forrest. Tom Rogic then drilled a shot narrowly wide from 20 yards.

Cutting in from the left, Hibs substitute Shaw was set up with a great shooting chance but inexplicably elected to cut inside before surrendering possession, symptomatic of a match full of poor decision-making in the final third.

It looked like Shaw would make amends on 87 minutes but his stabbed effort inside the six-yard box was kept out by the leg of an advancing Bain.

The visitors pressed in the five minutes added to regulation time, with the impressive Marciano throwing up a hand to divert a strike from Edouard, then ensuring the points would be shared by pushing away a Simunovic header.
'I'm a little bit in love with them'
Heavyweights fail to find killer punch – analysis

BBC Scotland's Brian McLauchlin at Easter Road

This game could have been portrayed as a boxing match with two heavyweights slugging it out with neither able to find a killer punch.

Hibernian and Celtic went into the game in fine form but on this occasion neither were able to find the route to goal.

Perhaps that was down to arguably the best two goalkeepers in the league in Ofir Marciano and Scott Bain.

The Hibs man in particular was outstanding and pulled off some wonder stops that otherwise would have give the advantage to the visitors.

Heckingbottom has made a huge impact on the players he inherited from Lennon before he left the club. This summer will be key though as we establish the new manager's credentials in player recruitment.

Brendan Rodgers and Lennon have the same philosophy in winning games but have different ideas on how to achieve success.

Winning the league sooner rather than later for Celtic and Lennon now becomes paramount before attention will undoubtedly turn to the cup final against Hearts where the treble treble will be on the line.

Match ends, Hibernian 0, Celtic 0.
Full Time
Posted at 90'+6'

Second Half ends, Hibernian 0, Celtic 0.
Posted at 90'+5'

Foul by Scott Brown (Celtic).
Posted at 90'+5'

Stephane Omeonga (Hibernian) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 90'+4'

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by David Gray.
Posted at 90'+4'

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Ofir Marciano.
Posted at 90'+4'

Attempt saved. Jozo Simunovic (Celtic) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Posted at 90'+4'

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Ofir Marciano.
Posted at 90'+3'

Attempt saved. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Posted at 90'+3'

Attempt blocked. Tomas Rogic (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Booking
Posted at 90'+1'

Lewis Stevenson (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 90'+1'

Callum McGregor (Celtic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 90'+1'

Foul by Lewis Stevenson (Hibernian).
Posted at 88'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Posted at 87'

Delay in match Marc McNulty (Hibernian) because of an injury.
Posted at 86'

Attempt saved. Oli Shaw (Hibernian) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.
Posted at 86'

Attempt blocked. Stephen Mallan (Hibernian) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Substitution
Posted at 85'

Substitution, Celtic. Timothy Weah replaces James Forrest.
Posted at 84'

Attempt missed. Marc McNulty (Hibernian) header from the centre of the box is too high.
Substitution
Posted at 83'

Substitution, Hibernian. Thomas Agyepong replaces Daryl Horgan.
Posted at 82'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Posted at 81'

Delay in match David Gray (Hibernian) because of an injury.
Posted at 80'

Attempt saved. James Forrest (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Posted at 79'

Foul by Odsonne Edouard (Celtic).
Posted at 79'

Paul Hanlon (Hibernian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 76'

Attempt missed. Tomas Rogic (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Posted at 74'

Attempt missed. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from very close range is too high.
Posted at 71'

Foul by Mikael Lustig (Celtic).
Posted at 71'

Oli Shaw (Hibernian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution
Posted at 71'

Substitution, Hibernian. Oli Shaw replaces Florian Kamberi.
Substitution
Posted at 71'

Substitution, Celtic. Scott Sinclair replaces Jonny Hayes.
Substitution
Posted at 70'

Substitution, Hibernian. Vykintas Slivka replaces Mark Milligan.
Posted at 70'

Attempt missed. Florian Kamberi (Hibernian) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is too high.
Posted at 68'

Attempt blocked. Callum McGregor (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Posted at 66'

Attempt missed. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
Posted at 66'

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Ofir Marciano.
Posted at 65'

Attempt saved. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
Booking
Posted at 64'

Paul Hanlon (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 64'

Jonny Hayes (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 64'

Foul by Paul Hanlon (Hibernian).
Booking
Posted at 63'

Stephane Omeonga (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 63'

Kristoffer Ajer (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 63'

Foul by Stephane Omeonga (Hibernian).
Substitution
Posted at 62'

Substitution, Celtic. Tomas Rogic replaces Olivier Ntcham.
Posted at 60'

Attempt missed. Olivier Ntcham (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
Booking
Posted at 56'

Stephen Mallan (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 56'

Mikael Lustig (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 56'

Foul by Stephen Mallan (Hibernian).
Posted at 56'

Attempt blocked. Stephane Omeonga (Hibernian) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Posted at 54'

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Lewis Stevenson.
Posted at 50'

Callum McGregor (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 50'

Foul by Stephen Mallan (Hibernian).
Posted at 49'

Attempt missed. Marc McNulty (Hibernian) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Posted at 48'

Callum McGregor (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 48'

Foul by Darren McGregor (Hibernian).
Posted at 47'

Delay in match Jonny Hayes (Celtic) because of an injury.
Second Half
Posted at

Second Half begins Hibernian 0, Celtic 0.
Half Time
Posted at 45'+1'

First Half ends, Hibernian 0, Celtic 0.
Posted at 44'

Corner, Hibernian. Conceded by Kristoffer Ajer.
Booking
Posted at 43'

Florian Kamberi (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card.
Posted at 41'

Delay in match Scott Brown (Celtic) because of an injury.
Posted at 40'

Attempt missed. Jonny Hayes (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
Posted at 31'

Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 31'

Foul by Darren McGregor (Hibernian).
Posted at 31'

Scott Brown (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 31'

Foul by Stephane Omeonga (Hibernian).
Posted at 29'

Scott Brown (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 29'

Foul by Stephane Omeonga (Hibernian).
Posted at 29'

Attempt saved. Mikael Lustig (Celtic) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Posted at 28'

Attempt blocked. Olivier Ntcham (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Posted at 27'

Attempt missed. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
Posted at 26'

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Ofir Marciano.
Posted at 26'

Attempt saved. Olivier Ntcham (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Posted at 25'

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Stephen Mallan.
Posted at 20'

Attempt blocked. Callum McGregor (Celtic) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Posted at 19'

Attempt missed. Kristoffer Ajer (Celtic) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left following a corner.
Posted at 18'

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by David Gray.
Posted at 18'

Attempt blocked. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Posted at 16'

Foul by Mark Milligan (Hibernian).
Posted at 16'

James Forrest (Celtic) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 15'

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Stephane Omeonga.
Posted at 14'

Attempt missed. Paul Hanlon (Hibernian) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
Posted at 13'

Corner, Hibernian. Conceded by Jozo Simunovic.
Posted at 13'

Corner, Hibernian. Conceded by Kristoffer Ajer.
Posted at 13'

Attempt blocked. Stephen Mallan (Hibernian) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Posted at 11'

Attempt missed. Stephen Mallan (Hibernian) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
Posted at 10'

Attempt missed. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
Posted at 9'

Attempt blocked. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Posted at 7'

Foul by Marc McNulty (Hibernian).
Posted at 7'

Mikael Lustig (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 6'

Corner, Hibernian. Conceded by Scott Bain.
Posted at 6'

Attempt saved. Stephane Omeonga (Hibernian) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Posted at 3'

Attempt missed. Florian Kamberi (Hibernian) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Posted at 3'

Attempt blocked. Stephen Mallan (Hibernian) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Posted at 2'

Attempt saved. Daryl Horgan (Hibernian) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Kick Off
Posted at

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.