2022-12-28: Hibernian 0-4 Celtic, SP

Match Pictures | Matches: 2022 – 2023

Trivia

KO: 20:00; Wednesday, Sky sports
Last match of the calendar year.
Debut for Rocco Vata;
Celtic stay 9pts in front but extend GD to 20pts.
Celtic’s total of 102 points in the 2022 calender year is their highest ever total. 2022: P37 W33 D3 L1 GF111 GA25 Pts102
New Celtic chant tonight of “Aaron, Aaron Mooy” to the tune of Boney M’s – ‘Daddy, Daddy Cool’ – the disco fever at Celtic never ends does it? LOL
Mooy gets his first goal for Celtic, and actually scores twice! Juranovic is back in the squad but stays on the bench.
Report: Celtic closing in on signing Tomoki Iwata from Yokohama F. Marinos. Loan and then 1m conversion to perm.
St Johnstone midfielder Cammy MacPherson has suggested that VAR interventions provide a welcome relief when facing up to a relentless Celtic and their multi-ball approach in the east end of Glasgow!
Former Celtic winger Ben Doak, 17, continued his rapid progress at Liverpool when he impressed on his Premier League debut against Aston Villa.
Postecoglou has given the green light for Adam Montgomery’s loan at St Johnstone to be extended.
Reports: Abildgaard loan to be cut early in January.
Report: Chelsea are readying an approach for Josip Juranovic. Celtic will turn to previous target Ladislav Almasi, the 23-year-old Slovakia and Banik Ostrava striker, if they fail to land South Korea’s Cho Gue-sung.
Celtic could be set for a significant sell-on fee as Real Madrid have made an enquiry for their £45m-rated former defender Jeremie Frimpong, now at Bayer Leverkusen.
Carl Starfelt says he was not to blame for Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet’s nightmare knee injury
Celtic striker Johnny Kenny joined Shamrock Rovers on a season long loan deal.

Summary

Aaron Mooy: “It’s an amazing feeling to get your first goal for the club.”

ElSalto: Shaky first five or ten minutes then we took control, after that it was never in doubt.
Four going on eight, and we were relentless.
At least Hibs had a go, but they soon realised they were up against it. Starfelt, Mooy and Maeda were superb, the only player I’d have concerns about at the moment is O’Riley, who looks short on confidence.
Great win.

Torquemeda of KDS: I didn’t think I’d be lucky enough to see another Celtic team achieve Rodgers-like levels of dominance over the rest but this team are close to achieving it. Some of our football is superb and our work rate astonishing. I don’t ever remember squad depth like we have now. Everyone we bring on fits in seamlessly. That was a joy tonight.

Chris Sutton @chris_sutton73 · Aaron Mooy with a couple of goals tonight and his all round performance was really excellent. Good competition for places in that central midfield area. Maeda a real handful off the left. A performance of real authority tonight at a tricky venu

Everything Celtic @aboutceltic · 3h What a minute of football for Daizen Maeda Misses one he has no right to miss. Scores one he has no right to score. Superb strike.

Teams

Celtic

Formation 4-3-3

1Hart
41Hatate
20Carter-Vickers
4Starfelt
3Taylor Substituted forBernabeiat 68′minutes
33O’Riley Substituted forVataat 84′minutes
42McGregor
13Mooy
11Abada Substituted forForrestat 62′minutes
8Furuhashi Substituted forGiakoumakisat 68′minutes
38Maeda Substituted forNeves Filipeat 84′minutes

Substitutes

6Jenz
7Giakoumakis
17Neves Filipe
25Bernabei
28Abildgaard
31Siegrist
49Forrest
69Vata
88Juranovic

Goals:

Mooy (28′ minutes, 58′ minutes pen),
Maeda (36′ minutes),
Furuhashi (64′ minutes)

Assists:

Starfelt (36′ minutes),
Hatate (64′ minutes)

Hibernian

Formation 4-2-3-1

1Marshall
12Cadden
33Bushiri
4Hanlon Substituted forKennehat 65′minutes
16Stevenson
5Porteous
11Newell
7Magennis
Substituted forMcGeadyat 66′minutes
32Campbell
Substituted forHendersonat 80′minutes
23Youan
15Nisbet

Substituted forMcKirdyat 66′minutes

Substitutes

3Cabraja
6Kenneh
13Schofield
18Henderson
20Melkersen
22McKirdy
25Fish
46McGeady
99Kukharevych

Goals:
Assists:

Referee:Alan Muir

Attendance:19,730

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Stats

HibernianAway TeamCeltic

Possession: Home30%; Away70%

Shots: Home6; Away20

Shots on Target: Home1; Away7

Corners: Home5; Away14

Fouls: Home9; Away7

Articles

‘I don’t like that word’ – Ange Postecoglou dismisses Celtic momentum talk ahead of Rangers clash

Ange Postecoglou insists Celtic do not have any pyschological edge over Rangers ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm derby despite producing one of their best displays of the season in the 4-0 mauling of Hibs at Easter Road.
Matthew Elder
By Matthew Elder
10 minutes ago
Updated 10 minutes ago
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/i-dont-like-that-word-ange-postecoglou-dismisses-celtic-momentum-talk-ahead-of-rangers-clash-3968250

Celtic weathered an early Hibs storm – and a disallowed Chris Cadden goal – before taking complete control with a double from Aaron Mooy, including one from the penalty spot, in addition to strikes from Daizen Maeda and Kyogo Furuhashi completing the rout.

The victory ensures Celtic will head to Ibrox with a nine point lead over second-placed Rangers, who made it four wins from four under Michael Beale with a 3-0 win over Motherwell.

But Postecoglou stressed that the sizeable gap does not present his team with any advantage in the mind games ahead of the second Old Firm derby of the season.

“I don’t think so. We’ve been a fair way in front for a while now and if we were thinking about it that way you might have seen complacency creep in,” the Celtic boss said as he hailed an “outstanding effort” from his players in Leith.

“It’s just not relevant to where we are, or the mindset of this team. Every game is an opportunity for us to go out and play our football and win and give some joy to our supporters.

“Whether you are nine points ahead or nine points behind, what does it matter? The next game is a massive game, a showcase game. It’s a big game for our supporters, for our club and for the league.

“We want to be a part of that. We’re going to Ibrox, a tough place to go. Who cares what the points tally is? What a game to be looking forward to.

“We’ll try and put on another strong performance and give our fans some joy.”

Postecoglou also shut down any suggestions that his Celtic side have momentum on their side.

“I don’t like that word momentum because it suggests we’re just rolling up and doing stuff,” he stressed.

“The boys are working awfully hard. We worked hard during the break. I think we’ve come back stronger than we finished. We’ve had four games and I think in all four we’ve got stronger in each game.

“From our perspective it’s all about the main target and the main aim which is to keep pushing how good we can be on a daily basis, pushing the guys and making sure they are well prepared for what’s ahead. And they are buying into that.

“There is no sense of them getting comfortable at any stage. They are consistently pushing themselves and each other to be the best they can be.”

Celtic welcomed Josip Juranovic back into their squad for the win over Hibs following his World Cup exploits with Croatia. Reports have linked Chelsea with a move for the right-back but Posteocglou insisted that there has been no contact.

“I can say I’ve heard nothing. Nothing’s happened,” he said. “As I said a week or so ago, the speculation is what it is.

“What I know is we are in a really good space as a club. Going into January we have already strengthened and hopefully we’ll strengthen further.

“I’m in no doubt by the end of January we’ll have a stronger squad than we did going into it.”

Celtic send Rangers warning with dominant Hibs showing as Aaron Mooy opens account

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/celtic-send-rangers-warning-with-dominant-hibs-showing-as-aaron-mooy-opens-account-3968236

Sometimes it seems as if Celtic might never lose again. They rounded off 2022 in style with a dominant win after withstanding a strong opening from Hibs.
Alan Pattullo
By Alan Pattullo
1 hour ago
Updated 56 minutes ago
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Aaron Mooy celebrates after putting Celtic 3-0 against Hibs at Easter Road. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Aaron Mooy celebrates after putting Celtic 3-0 against Hibs at Easter Road. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Ange Postecoglou’s side have lost just once this calendar year in the league. Of course, their next assignment will potentially be their greatest domestic test – the short trip to Ibrox to face a galvanised Rangers team. But there was little here to suggest that it’s only a matter of time until Celtic suffer a stumble, as some have been predicting.

The visitors were superb at a ground where many thought they might come to grief. Celtic had dropped points in eight of their previous ten visits to Easter Road. It did seem possible that their run of successive league wins might come to an end here when Hibs started with a burst of energy that suggested they had been feasting on Haribo treats since Christmas Day. It was, though, short lived.

A well-worked goal from Chris Cadden was chopped off for offside after just two minutes. Hibs also hit the post through Paul Hanlon, though that was after two goals in eight minutes had dampened the home fans’ festive ardour.

Aaron Mooy struck his first goal for the club and Daizen Maeda proved he is not letting up after his World Cup exploits with a stunning strike from 20 yards that arrowed into David Marshall’s far corner ten minutes before half-time.

Hibs might point to a header from Kevin Nisbet that skiffed off his head and wide after Joe Newell’s excellent cross. It was the kind of chance the striker usually gobbles up. Moments later Celtic were three up.

It’s something of a surprise that Mooy has taken so long to open his account for Celtic. Although there was a delay as Lewis Stevenson’s handball 11 minutes after the interval was double checked with a possible offside also under review, Mooy did not have to wait too long to score his second for the club. The midfielder struck the penalty with a confidence that suggested there is no looking back for him now he is off the mark. A fine finish from Kyogo Furuhashi after 64 minutes following Reo Hatete’s through ball ornamented a 12th successive league victory for Celtic.

The visitors’ thoughts were drifting towards Ibrox long before the end. Postecoglou had the luxury of making five changes in the second-half.

Hibs had hoped to build on a gratifying victory over Livingston at the weekend. Ryan Porteous started in midfield once more although this tactical quirk won’t be able to survive for a fourth successive match, against Hearts at Tynecastle on Monday. Not because Porteous was exceptionally poor – indeed, one searching ball to Chris Cadden in the first half had echoes of Andrea Pirlo. It’s just that he’s suspended after being booked against Rangers a fortnight ago.

Hibs head to Gorgie with their derby rivals perhaps smelling blood. This is the Easter Road side’s eighth defeat in ten league games and while few home supporters might have expected much here, there was something dispiriting about the margin of defeat and the realisation that it could have been greater.

Only a fine one-handed save from David Marshall prevented Matt O’Riley stroking in a fifth.

BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64047599
Celtic will go into next week’s “showcase” Glasgow derby on a run of 12 straight Scottish Premiership wins after thumping Hibernian at Easter Road.

Aaron Mooy drilled in his first Celtic goals either side of Daizen Maeda’s wonderful strike, before Kyogo Furuhashi capped a thoroughly dominant performance.

Ange Postecoglou’s side remain nine points clear of rivals Rangers, who they visit on Monday in a potentially pivotal second derby of the season.

“We know it’s a significant game,” he told BBC Scotland. “A significant game for our supporters and our league.

“It’s a showcase game. They are second and we’re first. There’s all of those elements, but I can assure you we put in the same preparation for every game and we’ll be ready for it.

“It’s always tough but these are the games you want to be involved in and we’re going in with some decent form.”

More on Hibs here
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After a couple of narrow wins on their return from the World Cup break, Postecoglou calmly laid down the gauntlet to his players after the win against Livinston, citing his frustration at their play in the final third.

But after putting four past St Johnstone at the weekend, they upped their levels again at Easter Road after a fast opening 10 minutes from Hibs.

Mooy arrowed a low shot past David Marshall after Maeda’s cross was deflected into his path, and the Japanese winger missed an easy header before immediately responding with a stunning strike from 20 yards.

That summed up Celtic’s relentlessness, and Greg Taylor’s wonderful defence-splitting pass set Maeda free again just before the hour, and when Abada connected with his cross the ball flew off the hand of Hibs’ Lewis Stevenson.

Mooy calmly rolled in the penalty for his second goal, and eight minutes later Reo Hatate – playing out of position at right-back – picked out Kyogo with a defence-splitting pass.

The league’s top scorer stayed calm to take the ball inside Rocky Bushiri before finding the bottom corner for his 14th goal of the season.

Hibs started quickly and had Chris Cadden’s second-minute goal ruled out for offside, as well as Paul Hanlon’s effort off a post at 2-0, but they could not sustain any challenge as Celtic overwhelmed them for the second time this season.
Player of the match – Daizen Maeda
Celtic’s Daizen Maeda and Greg Taylor celebrate as they make it 2-0 during a cinch Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic at Easter Road
Maeda caused Hibs problems down the left flank, setting up the first goal before scoring a fantastic second. His work rate was outstanding as usual, too.
Relentless Celtic lay down gauntlet – analysis

Celtic’s slow start to the season’s resumption – by their own standards – offered a sense of hope for the rest of the league. But the last two performances show it was actually concerning that no side could catch them out when not at their best.

They were utterly relentless at Easter Road after weathering a strong start from Hibs, with Maeda the catalyst for the glut of chances to follow as he set up the first goal before blasting in a second.

But arguably what was most impressive was their work-rate off the ball. The players have clearly responded to their manager’s rallying cry, as their counter-pressing made life impossible for Hibs, who ended up desperately trying to stem wave after wave of attack.

Even at Ibrox, Celtic in this form will be favourites to win Monday’s Old Firm derby. If they do, a 12-point lead will surely signal the title is staying in the east end of Glasgow.

As for Hibs, Lee Johnson asked for a stronger mentality from his side than they showed in the 6-1 defeat at Celtic Park. He certainly got it as they came out strongly, but ultimately succumbed to their visitors’ quality.

Most teams in the top flight just don’t have the quality on the ball needed to get through Celtic’s press, and it proved the case once again.

Johnson still has many doubters to win over, but it would be harsh to be over-critical of this performance. What Hibs really need is a convincing display, and good result, at Tynecastle on Monday.

Anything less, and their current run of form will loom large once more.
What they said

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson: “We really took the game to Celtic in the first 15 minutes. The second 15 minutes, they owned, bossed it on the ball. That’s my criticism. Could we have applied more pressure?

“Against a side of that quality, we’re just not there yet. I’d like us to have been switched on more for a couple of the goals but we had chances and counter-attacked well.”

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou: “We had a feeling Hibs would come at us and the first 10 minutes was a real game. We just stayed really strong and eventually we wore them down.

“I think one part of this team that is underestimated is fitness. I think we’re the fittest team in the competition. The players work hard every day and we want to bring that to every game.”

Match ends, Hibernian 0, Celtic 4.
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Full Time

Second Half ends, Hibernian 0, Celtic 4.

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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Chris Cadden.
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Attempt blocked. James Forrest (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Giorgos Giakoumakis.
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Attempt blocked. Rocco Vata (Celtic) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alexandro Bernabei.
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Attempt blocked. Jota (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Aaron Mooy.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Nohan Kenneh.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Chris Cadden.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Rocky Bushiri.
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Attempt missed. Jota (Celtic) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Alexandro Bernabei following a corner.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Joe Newell.
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Foul by Giorgos Giakoumakis (Celtic).
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Nohan Kenneh (Hibernian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Substitution

Substitution, Celtic. Rocco Vata replaces Matt O’Riley.
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Substitution

Substitution, Celtic. Jota replaces Daizen Maeda.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Rocky Bushiri.
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Attempt blocked. Élie Youan (Hibernian) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Porteous.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by David Marshall.
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Attempt saved. Matt O’Riley (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Giorgos Giakoumakis.
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Substitution

Substitution, Hibernian. Ewan Henderson replaces Josh Campbell.

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Attempt saved. Alexandro Bernabei (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by James Forrest.
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Attempt saved. Joe Newell (Hibernian) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Aiden McGeady.

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Corner, Hibernian. Conceded by Carl Starfelt.
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Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Harry McKirdy (Hibernian).
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Attempt blocked. Callum McGregor (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by James Forrest.
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Callum McGregor (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Aiden McGeady (Hibernian).
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Attempt missed. Reo Hatate (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Callum McGregor following a corner.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Rocky Bushiri.
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Hand ball by Joe Newell (Hibernian).
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Foul by Giorgos Giakoumakis (Celtic).
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Josh Campbell (Hibernian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Giorgos Giakoumakis (Celtic).
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Nohan Kenneh (Hibernian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Substitution

Substitution, Celtic. Alexandro Bernabei replaces Greg Taylor because of an injury.
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Substitution

Substitution, Celtic. Giorgos Giakoumakis replaces Kyogo Furuhashi.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay in match because of an injury Greg Taylor (Celtic).
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Substitution

Substitution, Hibernian. Aiden McGeady replaces Kyle Magennis.

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Substitution

Substitution, Hibernian. Harry McKirdy replaces Kevin Nisbet.
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Substitution

Substitution, Hibernian. Nohan Kenneh replaces Paul Hanlon.

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Goal!

Goal! Hibernian 0, Celtic 4. Kyogo Furuhashi (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Reo Hatate.
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Substitution

Substitution, Celtic. James Forrest replaces Liel Abada.
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Goal! Hibernian 0, Celtic 3. Aaron Mooy (Celtic) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
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Penalty conceded by Lewis Stevenson (Hibernian) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
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Attempt missed. Kevin Nisbet (Hibernian) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Joe Newell with a cross.
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Foul by Reo Hatate (Celtic).
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Élie Youan (Hibernian) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Corner, Hibernian. Conceded by Callum McGregor.
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Attempt missed. Liel Abada (Celtic) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Matt O’Riley.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Lewis Stevenson.
Second Half

Second Half begins Hibernian 0, Celtic 2.
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Half Time

First Half ends, Hibernian 0, Celtic 2.
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Reo Hatate (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Ryan Porteous (Hibernian).
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Paul Hanlon (Hibernian) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Chris Cadden.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Élie Youan.
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Goal! Hibernian 0, Celtic 2. Daizen Maeda (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Carl Starfelt.

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Aaron Mooy (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Ryan Porteous (Hibernian).

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Daizen Maeda (Celtic) hits the bar with a header from the left side of the six yard box.
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Attempt missed. Kyogo Furuhashi (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Callum McGregor.
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Goal!

Goal! Hibernian 0, Celtic 1. Aaron Mooy (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
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Attempt saved. Kyogo Furuhashi (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Daizen Maeda with a cross.
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Daizen Maeda (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Foul by Ryan Porteous (Hibernian).
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Attempt blocked. Daizen Maeda (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cameron Carter-Vickers with a headed pass.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Élie Youan.
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Foul by Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic).
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Ryan Porteous (Hibernian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Chris Cadden.
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Callum McGregor (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Josh Campbell (Hibernian).
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Attempt missed. Josh Campbell (Hibernian) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right.
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Foul by Kyogo Furuhashi (Celtic).
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Lewis Stevenson (Hibernian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Attempt blocked. Élie Youan (Hibernian) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Cadden.
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Attempt missed. Aaron Mooy (Celtic) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Matt O’Riley.

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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Joe Newell.
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Carl Starfelt (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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Foul by Josh Campbell (Hibernian).
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Attempt missed. Reo Hatate (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Daizen Maeda.
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Attempt missed. Daizen Maeda (Celtic) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Reo Hatate with a cross.
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Corner, Hibernian. Conceded by Carl Starfelt.
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Offside, Hibernian. Kyle Magennis tries a through ball, but Chris Cadden is caught offside.
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Corner, Hibernian. Conceded by Cameron Carter-Vickers.
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Corner, Hibernian. Conceded by Cameron Carter-Vickers.
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Foul by Kyogo Furuhashi (Celtic).
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Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kick Off

First Half begins.
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.