2024-10-19: Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen, SP

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Trivia

• KO: 15:00; Saturday; Celtic TV, back after the internationals.
• Top of the Table Clash: Major match as both went into the match with maximum points (Celtic ahead on goal difference).
• The sun is out at Celtic Park!
  
• Celtic and Aberdeen share the spoils and share the top of the table, with 22pts, albeit Celtic ahead on GD +21 v Aberdeen’s +9. Sevco lost 1-0 away to Kilmarnock so Celtic 6pts ahead of them.
• Aberdeen have goal chopped off as same as Celtic in the match.
• To time of kick-off: Aberdeen were the only team in UEFA’s top 50 ranked countries to have won every game they have played this season!
• Alex Ferguson in attendance.
• Incredibly this match not selected for live broadcast! Due to the that as Sky hadn’t picked this match for live broadcast (!) and the Premier Sports TV offer was derisory. Can’t do Saturday 3pm showings at present in the UK.
• Cameron Carter-Vickers is back in training this week.
• IBO & IBF World Champion Anthony Cacace at Celtic Park.
• The top European leagues and players’ union Fifpro filed a legal complaint against Fifa with the European Commission over what they claim is an “abuse of dominance” by world football’s governing body. Man City midfielder Rodri has said players close to going on strike in protest at an increase in games.
• Celtic have been fined approximately £16,700 for the “lighting of fireworks” during the recent Champions League defeat away to Borussia Dortmund. Uefa said, external its control, ethics and disciplinary body had decided: “To fine Celtic FC €20,000 and to ban Celtic FC from selling tickets to its away supporters for a total of one (1) UEFA club competition match, for lighting of fireworks. “Said ban from selling tickets to its away supporters is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years, starting from the date of the present decision.”
• Report: Alex Valle and his entourage rejected the chance for Celtic to insert a buy option in his loan from Barcelona to keep their options open beyond his 12 months in Glasgow.
• Internationals: Bernardo scored for Portugal (v Faroe Islands), Scales for Ireland. Ex-Celt Craig Gordon returned to play for Scotland. Scotland lose to Croatia but draw with Portugal, struggling for anything at present.
• Hearts appointed Neil Critchley as their new manager.
• Reports: Brazilian side Internacionale in discussions to take Bernabei in permanent deal, currently doing well there on loan.
• Celtic women head coach Elena Sadiku described last Sunday’s 1-0 SWPL defeat by Hearts as the “worst performance” she has seen from her defending champions. They won 1-0 on 20th Oct to get back on track.
• UWCL: Celtic women’s team defeated 4-0 v Real Madrid away.
• Coaches: Paul Tisdale appointed as Celtic’s Head of Football Operations. In this new strategic role reporting to the Board, he will oversee development and management.
• Ex-Celt Aiden McGeady officially retired from professional football play.
• Reports: Arsenal keeping close tabs on Celtic youngster Rocco Di Giacomo (15).  The winger, who can also play as a creative number ten, is a youth international with Scotland.
• A Highland businessman’s £1.2m bid to save Inverness Caledonian Thistle from administration was rejected by the club. The Directors have signed a Notice of Intention to appoint Administrators to be filed at the Court.
• Politics: Alba party leader and former SNP leader Alex Salmond died aged 69. RIP
• UEFA/Champions Lge: Celtic Handed €20k Fine and Suspended Away Day Ban due to the pyro display by the ultras v Dortmund.
• Crystal Palace are eyeing Ex-Celt David Moyes to replace manager Oliver Glasner after a poor start to the EPL season.
• Cycling: Chris Hoy, one of Britain’s greatest cyclists and Olympians, has announced that his cancer is terminal. He has been given a diagnosis and has two to four years left to live.
• The Rangers Football Club PLC, incorporated in 1899 for a club formed in 1872, has been DISSOLVED. Years of stiffing creditors to try to keep up with their bigger neighbors Celtic brought them to this.

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Summary

The Hoops started the game well with an eventual crossed ball from Kyogo finding Hatate who placed the ball past Mitov. Minutes later Hatate again found himself in the box but his shot was blocked, falling to Kyogo to slot it away for 2.Aberdeen made two changes in the second half with Sokler narrowing the lead, and later Shinnie found an equaliser. The game could have went either way from there but finished deep into stoppage time with both teams getting a share of the points.

Journo Tom English @TEnglishSport · 5m What a game! Wonderful stuff. Best performance from Aberdeen this season on their biggest day. Second half comeback was an absolute barnstormer

“We got punished for being careless… I knew it wasn’t going to be perfect but I would expect us to see that game through.”
Brendan Rodgers reacts after his team let a two-goal lead slip against Aberdeen

“It will feel like a defeat,” Brendan Rodgers rues Celtic’s careless ten minutes…”
Brendan Rodgers

“It was an amazing atmosphere. The togetherness with the supporters and how they support the team and how the players fought for the fans.”
Aberdeen mgr Jimmy Thelin spoke to RedTV

“The players sacrificed themselves, they gave everything they had.” Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin

‘They’re in no way overawed by this Celtic team’
Sportsound studio discuss Aberdeen coming from two goals down at Celtic Park

(joebloggscity of TheCelticWik): This will be ranked as a major classic by some neutrals, but both sets of fans in this match will feel they could have taken the three pts.

Before the game, Rodgers was questioned about Aberdeen’s title challenge, said he has been impressed with Aberdeen’s perfect start but is unsure if they will compete with his side for the Scottish Premiership title. This match shows they have greater spirit than we expected. Celtic didn’t hammer their advantage when they had the chance. An excellent dominant first half with two goal and could have been more was stamped out with a good fightback from Aberdeen which saw them equalise and then take a 3-2 lead only thankfully for the goal to be chopped off. Celtic themselves also had a goal chopped off, and despite all the pressure and chances couldn’t grab the winner albeit Aberdeen also had their chances.

Inside The SPFL @AgentScotland
it was a great game, some moments of top quality, Engles trying a Lubo, McGrath’s pass, some mistakes, some good goals, some terrible misses, some great goalkeeping, great atmosphere, plenty of tension and the drama at the end could’ve went either way, is what it’s all about.
FT: Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen What a game, you can dissect how poor certain things were, but it was just an absolute battle in that second half, the two best teams in the country and at the end nothing could separate them. Reo Hatate was very good in that first, never wasted a pass, always creates an extra yard of space for himself, and absolutely clinical with his finish to open the scoring. Inside The SPFL @AgentScotland · Oct 19
HT: Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen Intriguing game, Aberdeen started well, pressed high & looked confident without creating much, Celtic were patient & happy to invite Dons pressure, then showed their clinical side with 2 goals in 2 mins, Clarkson should’ve got 1 back but fluffed his lines,

Don vito of KDS:

We need tested in Scotland to get better in Europe, we’ve all said it. The sheep tested us and we got a performance that we see in Europe.
The sheep stuck it on us, pressed us and fouled us. I thought in particular they targeted Valle.
Our normal defensive fragility was there for all to see, we are weak of mind and body against any team that decides to give it a go.
I said on here, ages ago, that KS looked fat. He still looks fat and is a downgrade on JH. I really don’t think he’s that good tbh. It is fairly easy to slag the defence but they are left exposed repeatedly because our midfield isn’t right. I think all our midfielders are ok footballers but we need someone different in there, we need a Scott Brown.
We bought idah for nine million and I’m struggling with that at the moment. BR said that he didn’t have a first choice centre forward and idah and kyogo were equal, but that’s obviously nonsense. Idah needs to force himself on.

In Scotland we tend to dominate every match and we don’t require to get better to win matches, therefore the players and the manager stagnate.
The international break didn’t help us yesterday so we have a bit of an excuse but I fear for us v Atalanta they will be all over us like a rash and if we have possession in their half they will rip us apart on the break.

Crocusstreetcelt of KDS:

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Teams

Celtic:

Manager: Brendan Rodgers
Formation: 4 – 3 – 3

01 K. Schmeichel
11 Álex Valle
05 L. Scales
06 A. Trusty
02 A. Johnston
41 R. Hatate, subbed for Paulo Bernardo at 64mins
42 C. McGregor (c), Captain73′, Yellow Card at 73mins
27 A. Engels, subbed for L. McCowan at 77mins
38 D. Maeda, subbed for J. Forrest at 65mins
08 K. Furuhashi, subbed for A. Idah at 72mins
10 N. Kühn

Subs:

49 J. Forrest
28 Paulo Bernardo
09 A. Idah
14 L. McCowan
07 L. Palma
56 A. Ralston
12 V. Sinisalo
57 S. Welsh
13 Yang Hyun-Jun

Goals:

R. Hatate (24′)
K. Furuhashi (27′)

Assists:

K. Furuhashi (24′)

Aberdeen

Manager: Jimmy Thelin

Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1

01 D. Mitov
03 J. MacKenzie 29′, Yellow Card at 29mins, subbed for J. Milne at 95mins
21 G. Molloy
33 S. Rubežić 46′, Yellow Card at 46mins
02 N. Devlin
06 S. Heltne Nilsen 56′, Yellow Card at 56mins, subbed for A. Palaversa at 84mins
04 G. Shinnie (c), Captain
07 J. McGrath
10 L. Clarkson 38′, Yellow Card at 38mins, subbed for E. Sokler at 46mins
81 T. Keskinen, subbed for S. Morris at 68mins
09 K. Nisbet, subbed for Duk at 46mins

Subs:

32 P. Ambrose
17 V. Besuijen
31 R. Doohan
11 Duk 55′, Yellow Card at 55 minutes
27 A. MacDonald
22 J. Milne
20 S. Morris
18 A. Palaversa
19 E. Sokler

Goals:

E. Sokler (50′)
G. Shinnie (60′)

Assists:

,J. McGrath (50′, 60′)

Referee Nick Walsh
Video Assistant Referee Greg Aitken
Assistant Referee 1 David Roome
Assistant Referee 2 Dougie Potter
Fourth Official Dan McFarlane
Assistant VAR Official Jonathan Bell
Att: 58,890

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Articles

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Stats

Overall Possession
Celtic 73.4% Aberdeen 26.6%

Shots
Celtic 32 Aberdeen 8

Shots on target
Celtic 7 Aberdeen 4

Shots off target
Celtic 11 Aberdeen 1

Blocked shots
Celtic 14 Aberdeen 3

Total touches in the box
Celtic 48 Aberdeen 12

Goalkeeper saves
Celtic 1 Aberdeen 5

Aerial duels won
Celtic 21 Aberdeen 12

Fouls
Celtic 12 Aberdeen 15

Corners
Celtic 19 Aberdeen 2

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Articles

Sokler and Shinnie strike as Aberdeen fight back for draw with Celtic

Scottish Premiership

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/oct/19/celtic-aberdeen-scottish-premiership-match-report
Ewan Murray at Celtic Park
Sat 19 Oct 2024 17.28 BST
The Observer
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In the 102nd minute, beyond five o’clock, time was called on an extraordinary encounter. The final act, fittingly, was an outstanding goal line block from Duk to deny Alistair Johnston.

Celtic huffed and puffed as they sought to snatch the odd goal in five and place daylight between themselves and Aberdeen at the summit of Scotland’s Premiership. That there was no winner felt appropriate, given Aberdeen’s contribution to this epic. Whether or not Jimmy Thelin’s rejuvenation of Aberdeen will result in major honours remains to be seen. What feels pretty clear is that this, as game of the season, is unlikely to be beaten. This took place in front of Sir Alex Ferguson, who made a specialism out of bringing Aberdeen teams to Glasgow and inflicting bloody noses. The great man must have approved.

Even Celtic’s followers should not begrudge Aberdeen their point. The same support should be fearful of what will transpire in Bergamo on Wednesday, should Celtic be so defensively generous against Atalanta. Without Cameron Carter-Vickers, who missed this game through injury, the Celtic back line is shaky. The unwillingness of Brendan Rodgers to speculate on Carter-Vickers’s situation with Atalanta in mind did not sound particularly hopeful. To his credit, Rodgers did not sugarcoat Celtic’s capitulation from 2-0 ahead here. “We got punished for being careless,” Rodgers said. The Celtic manager cut an irritated figure.

Thelin made attacking substitutions at half-time and totally altered the flow of the match. If that was not worthy of enough praise, Aberdeen’s refusal to wilt during 12 minutes of stoppage time was striking. Lesser teams would have folded. Thelin has a good thing going at Pittodrie. And still going it is, after the most stringent test of all.
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At the break, even the most optimistic of Aberdeen’s followers could not have envisaged what was to come. Dimitar Mitov, the Aberdeen keeper, was indecisive as Arne Engels played a through pass to Kyogo Furuhashi. The Japan forward seized his time and opportunity, pulling the ball back for Reo Hatate. Hatate gave Mitov no chance from 12 yards. Kyogo helped himself to Celtic’s second. Hatate’s shot was blocked by the arms of Gavin Molloy, meaning a penalty was likely heading Celtic’s way anyway. Furuhashi removed the need for a video assistant referee check by pouncing on the loose ball. Celtic Park celebrated in a manner which suggested Aberdeen’s heady days were over.
Thelin rightly spotted that the best way to defend against Celtic is to attack. Enter Ester Sokler and Duk, who offered mobility in forward areas. Sokler’s maiden act was to latch onto Jamie McGrath’s through ball and slot beyond Kasper Schmeichel. Celtic failed to heed the warning. A Daizen Maeda error allowed Graeme Shinnie to fire in a shot, which flew past Schmeichel with the aid of a deflection. Shock rippled through the stands.

Aberdeen believed they had completed an astonishing comeback when Slobodan Rubezic’s header from a McGrath free-kick found the net via Duk. The problem was, Duk had used an elbow to deflect the ball. The goal was correctly ruled out.

The sight of 10 minutes on the fourth official’s board would have caused palpitations among the vociferous visiting support. James Forrest forced Mitov into a smart stop as Celtic rallied. Auston Trusty missed a glorious chance from a Paolo Bernardo corner. Adam Idah had the ball in the Aberdeen net but Mitov had been fouled. Luke McCowan won a Celtic free-kick just inches from the penalty area. Mitov saved brilliantly from Idah before Celtic claimed a spot-kick for handball from that incredible Duk intervention.
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Thelin, who is calm by nature, smiled as he reflected on “crazy moments” as the clock ticked on, and on, and on. “The players sacrificed themselves,” added the Swede. “They tried with absolutely everything they had. I am proud of them.” He should be equally proud of himself. Aberdeen in this form are made of proper stuff.

Celtic have only a few days to rediscover their mettle.

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Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen – Great advert for the Scottish game, but it’s two points dropped

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen – Great advert for the Scottish game, but it’s two points dropped

By justanordinarybhoy 19 October, 2024 No Comments
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Celtic v Aberdeen – Scottish Premiership – Celtic Park Celtic’s Alistair Johnston left in action during the match at Celtic Park, on Saturday October 19, 2024. Photo Jane Barlow
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Finally, some time to breathe after what was a fantastic game of football, well for the neutral anyway…
[Reo Hatate celebrates ]
Celtic v Aberdeen – Reo Hatate celebrates scoring the first goal of the game during the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park, Saturday October 19, 2024. Jane Barlow

We often complain that teams sit in against us at Celtic Park, but today it was a refreshing change to see a side be so adventurous against us and it made for quite the spectacle and a great advert for the Scottish game.It was a classic game of two halves. We should have been out of sight at halftime and were well worthy of our lead, but we seemed so disjointed in the second half and Aberdeen more than deserved a share of the spoils for their second-half showing.
[Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates]
Celtic v Aberdeen – Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates scoring the second goal of the game during the Scottish Premiership match on Saturday October 19, 2024. Photo Jane Barlow

However, we only have ourselves to blame. To drop two points with a two-goal lead, especially at home is inexcusable. Especially in the way we let Aberdeen back into the game through a mixture of individual errors and bad defending.

We also missed a host of chances on any other day we would have taken and the scoreline would have been so much different, but the fact is we didn’t and in the end it cost us two points, although it could’ve been much worse had VAR not correctly intervened after Aberdeen looked to have grabbed the lead.
[Callum McGregor applauds the fans]
Celtic v Aberdeen – Callum McGregor applauds the fans after the final whistle in the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park, Saturday October 19, 2024. Photo Jane Barlow

At the end of the day though we are still top of the table due to a much better goal difference, and we remain unbeaten. We just need to put it down as a bad day at the office.

Just an Ordinary Bhoy

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BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cq64dn4e15pt?page=5#Report
Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park

Aberdeen staged an incredible fightback from two down to earn a point and keep pace with Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership, as Jimmy Thelin’s dream start as manager continues.

Pre-match anticipation was heightened with the sides level on points at the top of the table with 100% domestic records, leading this to be billed as the game of the season so far.

It turned into just that. This was a thriller.

Celtic had looked in complete control after racing two goals clear.

Arne Engels had already been denied by the top of the crossbar by the time he gathered deep in his own half and released Kyogo Furuhashi down the right channel. Reo Hatate raced on to his cutback to gleefully fire home.

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A quick-fire second followed when Gavin Molloy failed to clear, and the ball fell kindly for Kyogo to thump home.

Suddenly, Aberdeen looked doomed. However, they responded and then some.

Thelin made changes at half-time, introducing Duk and Ester Sokler, and it paid off immediately as the latter raced beyond Liam Scales and finished brilliantly to haul Aberdeen back into contention.

The visitors found the leveller when captain Graeme Shinnie fired from the edge of the box and the ball deflected wildly and beyond Schmeichel.

There was still time for Aberdeen to have a winner ruled out by VAR after Slobodan Rubezic’s header deflected in off Duk’s hand.

Then, deep into stoppage time, Celtic were denied by goal-line blocks from goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov and Duk in a breathtaking finale.
Celtic let control slip

Celtic looked, at one stage, to be delivering the sort of performance that champions do.

Aberdeen had shown early promise, but the hosts appeared to have flexed their muscles with enough authority to send them on their way to another three points.

The failure to find a crucial third goal left the door slightly ajar and Thelin’s side smashed it down.

That will be of concern for home manager Brendan Rodgers heading back into Champions League action midweek.

Defensively, the imminent return of Cameron Carter-Vickers might help shut down the sort of chances Aberdeen generated. Celtic can ill-afford to be so exposed against Atalanta in Italy on Wednesday.

It is the first dropped points of what has been a dominant domestic start to the campaign as Aberdeen showed they will be a tough nut to crack.
Statement Aberdeen performance and result

The question was whether Thelin’s side could compete with the champions and send a signal that they might be capable of offering a serious title challenge.

On this evidence, the signs are very, very encouraging. There is a long way to go, of course, but Aberdeen fans left Celtic Park euphoric.

Their team started fairly brightly, but the script looked to be following familiar lines when they went two down. The response was magnificent.

Thelin talked pre-match about sticking to the identity and style they have been adopting and how the players would react if that was tested and they were put under pressure.

To come from two down was incredible. To have the chances to win it bordered on the unbelievable.

Yes, they rode their luck at times as Celtic frantically searched for a winner, but this was a statement performance and result.

For the doubters that presumed Aberdeen’s start might be a fleeting foray to the higher regions of the Premiership, this display lends significant weight to the idea that they have a serious manager with a determination in his squad to succeed.
What they said
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‘Aberdeen good, but Celtic should have won’ – Brendan Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: “We are disappointed. We had a good control of the game in the first half. We could have had more goals. We get punished for a really careless period.

“We found our rhythm again. I think it was 32 shots. A mixture of some really good defending and great saves from the goalkeeper meant we could not find the winner.

“We should win the game today, there is no doubt about that.”

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin: “It was a really emotional game. We said at half-time, we have to calm down a little and come back to our strategy. We needed to find a way and to do that was to be a little more true to ourselves.

“I think we have an amazing squad and team spirit. We have had some late winners this season, showing our never give in mentality.

“Also, the away support helped us to get this energy.”

Celtic’s Rodgers unsure if Aberdeen can compete for title

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Celtic’s Alistair Johnston and Aberdeen’s Luis Henriques de Barros Lopes during a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final match between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park, Image source, SNS
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Scottish Premiership: Celtic v Aberdeen

Date: Saturday 19 October Kick-off: 15:00 BST Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow.

Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland & BBC Sounds, highlights on BBC Scotland & iPlayer from 19:15, updates on BBC Sport website & app.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he has been impressed with Aberdeen’s perfect start but is unsure if they will compete with his side for the Scottish Premiership title.

Celtic lead Aberdeen on goal difference at the top of the league after both teams won their first seven matches, as they prepare to face each other in Glasgow on Saturday.

Jimmy Thelin’s side have won all 13 of their games this season but the Swede has said it is “way too early” to talk of Aberdeen as title contenders, and Rodgers agrees.

“I don’t know, is the honest answer,” the Celtic boss said when asked if he thinks the Dons can maintain their form across the whole campaign.

“It’s only seven games in. There’s such a long, long way to go in the season. It’s how you deal with the bumps in the road as well, which will always determine where you finish and how you end up.”

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Rodgers added he has been impressed with Thelin’s impact so far, saying he is clearly “a very good coach”.

“They look to have real clarity in how they play, both with the ball and against the ball,” he added. “You win seven straight games in your league, then you’ve done really, really well.”

Celtic will be without Greg Taylor against Aberdeen and Atalanta next Wednesday in the Champions League, but defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has a chance of returning from a toe injury.

However Rodgers says Celtic do not want to “push him back in too early” given his injury history.
Rodgers warns fans about pyrotechnics

This week Celtic were fined nearly £17,000 by Uefa after some supporters used pyrotechnics at their recent Champions League defeat at Borussia Dortmund.

The club were also hit with a suspended ban on selling tickets to away fans for one European game, should there be more breaches of the rules by supporters in the next two seasons.

Rodgers urged fans not to land the club in more trouble, stressing pyrotechnics are not necessary for supporters to generate a good atmosphere.

“If you do keep doing it, you’re showing that you don’t really care,” Rodgers said.

“You don’t really care for the team. You don’t care for the support and you don’t care for your club because the club ultimately are getting fined as well.

“So if you keep doing it, you’re clearly showing that you’re actually not really worried about your own club, you’re worried about yourself. So it doesn’t need it.”

Cam Wanstall

‘It had everything’published at 17:29 British Summer Time
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FT: Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on Sportsound

I’ve witnessed brilliant games at Celtic Park but that was right up there. It had everything.

Brilliant counter attacks from both sides. There was mistakes, but there was so much passion and energy from the players.

The impact (Duk and Ester Sokler) had was quite incredible. I have to got to hand it the Aberdeen manager for making those changes.

It was an incredible game.

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FT: Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Jamie McGrath has assisted a league-high six goals in the Scottish Premiership this season after grabbing two in this game.

Sublime.
Let’s take a vote…published at 17:22 British Summer Time
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FT: Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Was that classic the best game of the Scottish Premiership season so far?

Thumbs up for aye, thumbs down for naw.

It will be a firm thumbs up from me, for the record.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Celtic’s Reo Hatate celebrates scoring to make it 1-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen’s Graeme Shinnie celebrates after scoring to make it 2-2 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
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FT: Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Celtic had 73.3% of possession, a league-wide season-high 32 shots attempted and an xG of 3.18 (compared to Aberdeen’s 1.15).

A frustrating afternoon for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Comeback kingspublished at 17:14 British Summer Time
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FT: Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen’s Ester Sokler pulls a goal back to make it 2-1 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
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Ester Sokler made an impact of the bench by bringing Aberdeen back into the tie
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen’s Graeme Shinnie scores to make it 2-2 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
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Club captain Graeme Shinnie took responsibility and lashed in the leveller
A happy bunch!published at 17:10 British Summer Time
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Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: The Aberdeen fans celebrate Graeme Shinnie’s equaliser during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
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FT: Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

And breathe…
FULL-TIME Celtic 2-2 Aberdeenpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time
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A game that truly lived up to the hype.

Reo Hatate and Kyogo first half strikes had Celtic cruising and set on their way to a 14th straight league victory at the break.

But the introduction of Duk and Ester Sokler at half-time changed the game, with Sokler and Graeme Shinnie goals bringing Aberdeen back on level terms by the hour mark.

A chaotic end played out at Celtic Park – which included a disallowed Duk goal for handball and inspired defending as deep as 13 minutes into stoppage-time.

Celtic hold onto first-place, Aberdeen stay second. Both are level on points and remain unbeaten.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen’s Graeme Shinnie (L) and Celtic’s Reo Hatate in action during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
GREAT SAVE!published at 90+13 mins
90+13 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Dimitar Mitov makes an outrageous point-blank save to keep out a Celtic header, before an eventual rebound half-volley is kept out by an even more incredible Duk block on the line.

Incredible scenes at Parkhead but we remain level!
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90+12 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Adam Idah’s low strike is deflected over for a corner.
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90+10 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

A huge, and correct, call from Nick Walsh.

Celtic believe they have a penalty as Luke McCowan is tripped right on the edge of the box.

Free-kick given, no penalty. Still a massive opportunity for a last-gasp Celtic winner here.
Postpublished at 90+7 mins
90+7 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Celtic are piling on the pressure.

A cross flashed across the face of goal can’t be turned in by Luke McCowan or Paulo Bernardo, with a touch from Dimitar Mitov crucial in keeping the ball out his goal.

James Forrest then blasts over from 20 yards to end the onslaught.
Postpublished at 90+5 mins
90+5 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Final Aberdeen change as Jack Milne replaces Jack MacKenzie.
Postpublished at 90+4 mins
90+4 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Celtic have the ball in the back of the net but it’s rightly ruled out instantly.

Alistair Johnston clearly pushed Dimitat Mitov into his own net, which allows Auston Trusty to nod in to an empty net.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Celtic’s Adam Idah heads the ball into the net but the goal is disallowed for a foul on Aberdeen goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov by Celtic’s Alistair Johnston during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
CLOSE!published at 90+2 mins
90+2 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Moments after Callum McGregor is denied by a block, James Forrest proceeds to drag a shot wide on his left peg from eight yards out.
Ten minutes added onpublished at 90 mins
90 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

That’s right. 10 minutes added on.

Anything could happen here…
Postpublished at 90 mins
90 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Auston Trusty rises highest to meet a Celtic corner but, under heavy challenge of Dimitar Mitov, heads high over the bar.

A great chance for the home side goes to waste.
Postpublished at 89 mins
89 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Shayden Morris is thrown into an advertising board by a heavy shoulder barge.

In amongst all the chaos, Jimmy Thelin appears to be shown a yellow card.
GREAT SAVE!published at 87 mins
87 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Dimitar Mitov makes a superb reaction stop after James Forrest strikes from close-range.

Moments later, a sliced Slobodan Rubezic clearance is well-held by Mitov.

A good minute for the Aberdeen keeper there.
Postpublished at 86 mins
86 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Shayden Morris fires at goal from a wide angle, but his shot deflects back off himself following a crucial block and goes out for a goal kick.

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Postpublished at 85 mins
85 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Sivert Heltne Nilsen can’t continue after picking up that knock. The Norwegian is replaced by Ante Palaversa.

The Croatian midfielder nabbed an 88th minute winner last time out for the Dons. Can he work his magic again here?

Postpublished at 83 mins
83 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

James Forrest cuts inside from the left into space but his wild effort flies well, well wide of Dimitar Mitov’s goal.

The Celtic winger got that one very wrong.
Postpublished at 82 mins
82 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

A delay as Sivert Heltne Nilsen goes down for the Dons with an injury.

Celtic fans not to pleased with the stoppages, as one would expect.
Postpublished at 81 mins
81 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Celtic have just taken their 14th corner of the game.

This time it is Liam Scales who heads over.
Clear as day?published at 80 mins
80 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen’s Luis Lopes has the ball in the net to make it 3-2 but the goal is disallowed for a handball during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Duk disallowed goal updatepublished at 78 mins
78 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Here’s what the Scottish FA are saying about that Aberdeen effort…

The goal was scored directly by a touch from Duk’s arm, so it was correctly overturned without need to visit monitor.
Postpublished at 77 mins
77 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Luke McCowan comes on in the latest Celtic change, replacing Arne Engels in the middle of the park.
CLOSE!published at 75 mins
75 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Gavin Molloy goes down with cramp, which takes the pace out of the game a little for a moment.

Arne Engels eventually gets to take his corner, which is headed wide by substitute Adam Idah.

Jack MacKenzie then also goes down with a knock to take the sting out of the game further.
Postpublished at 74 mins
74 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Adam Idah replaces Kyogo up top for Celtic as the hosts chase a winner.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 74 mins
74 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Celtic captain Callum McGregor gets booked for a reckless foul on Jamie McGrath.

We have a proper game on our hands here. Celtic Park sounds electric.
DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 72 mins
72 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Never mind, VAR rules it as a handball.

A header from Slobodan Rubezic strikes Duk’s arm on its way into the net.
GOAL! Celtic 2-3 Aberdeenpublished at 71 mins
71 mins

Duk

Aberdeen lead after going two behind. Wow!

A back-post header bounces fortunately off Duk and into the back of the net.
GOAL Aberdeen
Who needs tiki-taka?published at 69 mins
69 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Celtic had 84.0% possession over the opening 15 minutes of the second half.

They went from winning 2-0 to drawing 2-2 in that same time period.
Postpublished at 68 mins
68 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

English forward Shayden Morris replaces Topi Keskinen for the visitors.
Double change for Celticpublished at 65 mins
65 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Brendan Rodgers looks to freshen things up for his side with two big substitutions.

James Forrest and Paulo Bernardo are on for Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate.
‘This game can go any way now’published at 62 mins
62 mins

Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on Sportsound

What a comeback!

It’s a big, big mistake from Maeda. He is not at the races today. He mis-kicks it and allows Aberdeen the opportunity.

Shinnie takes on the shot, it’s a huge deflection. This game can go any way now.
GOAL! Celtic 2-2 Aberdeenpublished at 60 mins
60 mins

Graeme Shinnie

Aberdeen are level! Incredible!

After neat build-up play from Topi Keskinen, Ester Sokler and Jamie McGrath, the Dons captain fires in the equaliser.

The shot takes a wicker deflection to wrong-foot Kasper Schmeichel, but Graeme Shinnie has every right to claim the goal as his own.
GOAL Aberdeen
Postpublished at 58 mins
58 mins

Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen

And now it’s Liam Scales’ time to shine up the other end.

Topi Keskinen rushed clear of the Celtic defence after Auston Trusty slipped at the half-way line, but Scales recovered just in time to put in a crucial block as the Finnish winger took aim at Kasper Schmeichel’s goal.
Postpublished at 57 mins
57 mins

Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen

Crucial challenge from Slobodan Rubezic denies Kyogo the opportunity to shoot after the Celtic forward dribbled through a number of bodies in red.
YELLOW CARDSpublished at 56 mins
56 mins

Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen

Duk gets a booking after a heavy challenge on Alex Valle, before Sivert Heltne Nilsen also picks up a yellow for a cynical foul on Callum McGregor.

Postpublished at 55 mins
55 mins

Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen

Dimitar Mitov does well to punch clear an Arne Engels cross that looked to be sneaking inside the back post as Celtic continue to rack up their corner count.

We certainly have a game on our hands here as both teams attack at blistering pace whenever they gain possession of the ball.

‘Sensational second half ahead’published at 52 mins
52 mins

Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen

Willie Miller
Former Aberdeen captain on Sportsound

The timing was perfect. As soon as Sokler was in behind, Scales was never going to catch him. He took it really, really well.

Aberdeen are back in the game and we are set for a sensational second half.
GOAL! Celtic 2-1 Aberdeenpublished at 50 mins
50 mins

Ester Sokler

The visitors are back in the game!

It’s a sublime assist from in-form midfielder Jamie McGrath, as his teasing ball forward is just out of reach of the last defender, Liam Scales.

Fresh off the bench, Ester Sokler races in behind and coolly slots beyond Kasper Schmeichel to hand his side a lifeline.
GOAL Aberdeen
Postpublished at 48 mins
48 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

End-to-end stuff here at Celtic Park.

Kyogo jinks his way through a sea of Aberdeen bodies before his shot is blocked by the last man, before the visitors rush up the other end themselves – though good defending from Celtic halts their efforts.
Postpublished at 47 mins
47 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Arne Engels’ ensuing free-kick is half-cleared by Nicky Devlin to the feet of Nicolas Kuhn inside the box.

The German winger’s sliced effort flies wide.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 46 mins
46 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Slobodan Rubezic is yellow carded for a blatant foul just outside the Aberdeen box.
Clarkson and Nisbet subbedpublished at 46 mins
46 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Jimmy Thelin turns to his bench at half-time in an attempt to turn the game around in his side’s favour.

Duk and Ester Sokler are on for Aberdeen up top.

Kevin Nisbet and Leighton Clarkson are the substituted pair.
KICK-OFF SECOND HALFpublished at 46 mins
46 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Celtic kick us off for the second 45.
Clinical Kyogopublished at 16:03 British Summer Time
16:03 BST

HT: Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Kyogo had just four touches in the first half.
Kyogo touch map v Aberdeen

He has one goal and one assist.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi scores to make it 2-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Parkhead woespublished at 16:01 British Summer Time
16:01 BST

HT: Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Aberdeen have lost 34 of their last 36 away league trips to face Celtic.

That will increase to 35 in 37 unless something changes following the interval.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen’s Graeme Shinnie looks dejected during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Aberdeen royalty in attendancepublished at 15:58 British Summer Time
15:58 BST

HT: Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Sir Alex Ferguson during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Image caption,

Sir Alex Ferguson famously won the 1983 European Cup Winners’ Cup with the Dons
Champions click to take controlpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time
15:56 BST

HT: Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park

There’s been a lot to like about Aberdeen’s approach, but Celtic will feel they deserve this lead and have shown quality at key moments to seize the initiative.

The opener was a ruthless counter that was executed superbly by all involved, with Reo Hatate gleefully finishing it.

The quick-fire second was caused by a defensive blunder by Craig Molloy, which allowed Kyogo to capitalise.

Aberdeen, though, have had their moments. None more so than Leighton Clarkson, who ought to have pulled one back.

It’s not over, but Celtic are very much in control.
An early knockout blow?published at 15:53 British Summer Time
15:53 BST

HT: Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates scoring to make it 2-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Image caption,

Kyogo celebrates netting his fourth Premiership goal of the season
HALF-TIME Celtic 2-0 Aberdeenpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time
15:50 BST

Reo Hatate and Kyogo strikes have Celtic two in front at the break.

Aberdeen are 45 minutes away from their fantastic unbeaten run in all competitions coming to an end if it stays this way.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Celtic’s Reo Hatate celebrates scoring to make it 1-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
GREAT SAVE!published at 45+4 mins
45+4 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Not sure how much Dimitar Mitov knew about it but the Aberdeen keeper does well to turn an Alistair Johnston near-post strike over the bar.

A penalty check takes place following sustained pressure inside the Dons box, but there is no spot kick awarded.
Postpublished at 45+1 mins
45+1 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

A crucial interception from Gavin Molloy inside the Aberdeen penalty area thwarts Kyogo’s attempt to threaten once more.
Postpublished at 43 mins
43 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Celtic well in control here in Glasgow.

Aberdeen’s only true chance of the half came from a fortunate break of the ball, which Leighton Clarkson squandered.

The hosts appear well on their way to their 14th consecutive victory in the league.
Postpublished at 40 mins
40 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

A distant, central free-kick from Leighton Clarkson is weakly hit toward goal and held with ease by Kasper Schmeichel.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 38 mins
38 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Leighton Clarkson is the first name in Nick Walsh’s book after the midfielder recklessly tripped Nicolas Kuhn inside the Celtic half.
Postpublished at 35 mins
35 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Leighton Clarkson fails to capitalise after a last-ditch tackle from Alistair Johnston on Topi Keskinen sends the attacking midfielder through on a one-on-one.

I’m still unsure if Clarkson attempts to pass the ball back across to Keskinen or if it is a chip gone wrong that the recovering Alex Valle clears to safety, but the Aberdeen man must do better there.

That was a real chance for Aberdeen to get back in the game.

LIVE stream page 4

Big test now for Thelin’s troopspublished at 32 mins
32 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park

Aberdeen started well and you could see the organisation, game plan and intent to get forward.

They’ve been utterly undone by a quick Celtic counter of real quality and a defensive blunder that was ruthlessly seized on. Celtic deserve to be in front, but this did look a real contest.

What do Aberdeen do now? It’s a long way back and a significant test of their character, never mind ability.

‘Celtic cruising’published at 29 mins
29 mins

Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on Sportsound

Celtic are cruising now.

You can’t give Kyogo that opportunity. You have got to clear your lines and Molloy does not do that.
GOAL! Celtic 2-0 Aberdeenpublished at 27 mins
27 mins

Kyogo

Celtic find a second!

It is poor from Aberdeen defender Gavin Molloy, as he fails to clear the ball before promptly blocking Reo Hatate’s ensuing effort.

The ball then falls kindly to Kyogo, who makes no mistake in firing in a quick-fire second for the home team.
GOAL Celtic
‘Brilliant finish’published at 27 mins
27 mins

Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on Sportsound

I was not sure if it would be Hatate or Maeda who would get there but Hatate takes responsibility. It’s a brilliant finish past the goalkeeper.

The goalkeeper has to come and deal with the through ball. I know it is wide, but if he makes up his mind early enough, he can make it.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Celtic’s Reo Hatate scores to make it 1-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
GOAL! Celtic 1-0 Aberdeenpublished at 24 mins
24 mins

Reo Hatate

The hosts take the lead!

Arne Engels sends Kyogo down the right flank with a terrific through ball, allowing the forward to pick out Reo Hatate in the box.

It is a very tidy finish from the midfielder.
GOAL Celtic
Celtic starting to take a grip of playpublished at 24 mins
24 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park

This is fascinating. Both sides look more than capable and intent on attack.

Celtic, though, are just beginning to exert control with chances starting to flow.

It’s a fabulous contest so far.
Postpublished at 22 mins
22 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Slobodan Rubezic now goes down following that fearless block moments ago.

A little bit of treatment and he is ready to carry on, though.

Once again, fair play.
Postpublished at 20 mins
20 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Callum McGregor, who has four goals in his last six league games, is next to line up a long-range strike.

His curled effort from a central position flies over the bar and fails to test Dimitar Mitov entirely.
Postpublished at 20 mins
20 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Reo Hatate has a powerful dig at goal from 30 yards out but Slobodan Rubezic bravely blocks with his head.

Fair play to the big man for staying on his feet there.
Postpublished at 19 mins
19 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Arne Engels is everywhere at the moment. A real pest for the Aberdeen defence.

This time he flashes a powerful across the face of goal that skids just wide of the Aberdeen goal.
Postpublished at 18 mins
18 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Willie Miller
Former Aberdeen captain on Sportsound

This game is going from end-to-end.

I’ve really enjoyed this start.
CLOSE!published at 16 mins
16 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Celtic threaten once more as Arne Engels fires wide.

Liam Scales sets Alex Valle free down the left wing with a tidy pass in behind, allowing the loanee to tee up Engels in the box.

However, the midfielder can’t get the shot right and awkwardly scuffs his effort wide.
HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 13 mins
13 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

A moment of madness from Dimitar Mitov almost gifts Celtic the lead.

The Aberdeen goalkeeper clumsily keeps the ball in play for little reason but turns over possession, allowing Arne Engels to let fly with a curling strike from a wide area.

The Belgian midfielder’s sweet effort clips the crossbar and bounces over to spare Mitov’s blushes.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Celtic’s Arne Engels (R) and Aberdeen’s Dimitar Mitov in action during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Postpublished at 11 mins
11 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie gets a stern talking to by the referee after yet another late clash.

This time the veteran midfielder barged Reo Hatate from behind well after the Celtic midfielder had released the ball.
Postpublished at 10 mins
10 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Nicky Devlin does well to turn a dangerous, deep Celtic cross behind for a corner before Daizen Maeda has a chance to charge in.

The host’s resulting set-piece is taken short but comes to nothing after some passing around the edge of the Aberdeen box.
Postpublished at 8 mins
8 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Aberdeen wing-back Jack MacKenzie is flung into the corner flag by Alistair Johnston, but Nick Walsh calls it fair and allows play to continue.

The wee flag on top of the corner flag pole has even fallen off following the collision.
Postpublished at 6 mins
6 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Slobodan Rubezic has just megged Daizen Maeda.
Keskinen threatening on the right flankpublished at 5 mins
5 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on Sportsound

Kevin Nisbet will be the focal point for Aberdeen but Topi Keskinen is being left high enough to become another threat.

He’s tried to get in behind at least three times already when the ball has shifted from the left to the right.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen’s Kevin Nisbet (centre) is challenged by Celtic’s Alex Valle (L) and Liam Scales during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Postpublished at 2 mins
2 mins

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Referee Nick Walsh allows play to go on after Graeme Shinnie clatters into Barcelona loanee Alex Valle.

There is no retrospective punishment for the Aberdeen skipper.
Postpublished at 1 min
1 min

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

Aberdeen go for it from kick-off, with a long pass over the top just escaping the onrushing Topi Keskinen.

Kasper Schmeichel sweeps up and collects without issue.

KICK-OFFpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time
15:01 BST

Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

We are under way at Celtic Park!

Fingers crossed for a classic…
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Both sets of players hold ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ cards during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Image source, SNS

Postpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time
15:01 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Both teams stroll out onto the Parkhead pitch ready to do battle for top spot.

Huge atmosphere inside the ground but I’m not sure why there is a light show going on in broad daylight, tbh.

Kick-off is just moments away in Glasgow.
What are we thinking then?published at 14:59 British Summer Time
14:59 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Will Celtic keep their spot at the top of the Scottish Premiership table come full-time?

Thumbs up below for aye. Or press thumbs down if you reckon Aberdeen are going to keep their incredible winning streak going with their huge victory on the road.
A reminder of the XIs…published at 14:58 British Summer Time
14:58 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)
Celtic XI: Schmeichel, Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Valle, McGregor, Engels, Hatate, Kuhn, Kyogo, Maeda.
Aberdeen XI: Mitov, Devlin, Rubezic, Molloy, MacKenzie, Shinnie, Heltne Nilsen, Keskinen, Clarkson, McGrath, Nisbet.
Can Aberdeen shock Celtic to continue winning run?published at 14:57 British Summer Time
14:57 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park

The sense of anticipation coming into this game and into this stadium was near tangible. Both with 100% league records, something has to give.

Celtic have been dominant, with most performances at a very high level. Just one goal conceded in seven games. It’s the stiffest of early tests for Jimmy Thelin’s troops.

The big question is whether this Aberdeen squad can handle this challenge? They’ve really impressed and found ways to win even when not performing, but it’s a rarity that they come here and leave with the points.

If they do so today, Dons fans will be in orbit. A point would also be a significant statement.
Thelin’s consistency and humility keypublished at 14:55 British Summer Time
14:55 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Willie Miller
Former Aberdeen captain on Sportsound

He’s signed well and improved the players he has inherited.

This is the third game in a row that Jimmy Thelin has played the same team. Including today, seven of his players have started all eight league games. Amazing.

He is very calm, always preaching humility, his feet on the ground. His players are loving it and they are exciting to watch.
We must ‘give everything’ to get result – Thelinpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time
14:53 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin tells BBC Scotland: “We are really focused. We have a clear game plan. We know that Celtic are really strong at home, the history speaks for itself. But we have to believe in what we want to be.

“You have an opponent who will maybe test us in different areas. But we must be clear and better with the ball. Hopefully we can take that next step. Today is a big challenge.

“We always respect opponent, but no matter who you play, you have to believe you can win the game. We have to give everything to get a strong result from this game.

“We have a long-term idea of what we want to achieve. Now it is about building every week and take it game-by-game, it’s a long process.

“If we can get a good result today, it shows we are going the right way.”
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen Manager Jimmy Thelin during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
‘We will not be perfect today’ – Rodgerspublished at 14:51 British Summer Time
14:51 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells BBC Scotland: “They normally play the same way. They will put a bit of pressure on at goal kicks, if they get outplayed, they drop back to a 4-4-2 and become compact. I would expect that. My focus is on us and how we can dominate the game.

“We have been excellent. It’s very early, only seven games. What’s pleased me more than the results is the performance level and identity of the team. That has been really pleasing.

“It’s always a challenge after the international break when players have travelled all over the world and played different systems. I know it won’t be perfect today.”

On Cameron Carter-Vickers’ injury: “He wasn’t quite right. He’s a warrior, he wants to play every game. But we don’t want to rush it.”
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers arrives ahead of a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
McGrath magic on the cards?published at 14:49 British Summer Time
14:49 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Aberdeen wide-man Jamie McGrath will be looking to continue his terrific start to the new campaign despite previous struggles against Celtic – having never scored or assisted against the Premiership holders.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen’s Jamie McGrath during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Image caption,

Jamie McGrath has two Premiership goals and a league-high four assists so far this season
The (Thelin) revolution will not be televisedpublished at 14:48 British Summer Time
14:48 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

A reminder that there is live and exclusive commentary of today’s top of the table clash on BBC Radio Scotland Extra.

So, pop the wireless on because Sportsound is already under way…
A little more on that one…published at 14:46 British Summer Time
14:46 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Aberdeen’s last win over Celtic came in May 2018 at Parkhead.

The hosts were in a celebratory mood despite the result on trophy day as the Reds secured victory via a lovely Andy Considine strike.

Stuart Armstrong, Kenny McLean and Adam Rooney were all on the pitch that day. Throwback.
Andy Considine celebrates scoring versus Celtic at Celtic Park, on 13 May 2018.Image source, SNS
Image caption,

Andy Considine’s clincher sealed the Dons’ second-place finish ahead of Rangers that season
Aberdeen out to halt Celtic dominancepublished at 14:44 British Summer Time
14:44 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Celtic are unbeaten in 25 meetings with Aberdeen in all competitions – winning 20 and drawing five.

The lengthy streak, which began during Brendan Rodgers’ first spell in charge of today’s hosts, is the Glasgow club’s longest-ever unbeaten run against the Dons.
Delight at Dons for Devlinpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time
14:43 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

A new Aberdeen contract until 2027 last Friday.

A maiden Scotland cap on Tuesday.

A (likely) very happy birthday on Thursday.

Nicky Devlin has had a decent October, hasn’t he?
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen’s Nicky Devlin arrives ahead of a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
What’s at stake?published at 14:41 British Summer Time
14:41 BST

Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Well, top spot in the league, of course. But also a near-decade old streak ready to be matched.

Aberdeen were the last Premiership outfit to win the first eight matches of a Scottish top-flight during the 2015-16 season, while Celtic last achieved the feat at the beginning of the 2010-11 campaign.

Evading a draw will see one of the two sides remarkably reach the feat once more.
Kuhn and Palaversa to the rescuepublished at 14:39 British Summer Time
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Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Celtic and Aberdeen both snatched 88th-minute winners last time out before the international break.

Here’s a wee refresher of those crucial late strikes…
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Celtic and Aberdeen both hit late minute winners
Aberdeen unchangedpublished at 14:37 British Summer Time
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Jimmy Thelin opts to go unchanged from his side’s 3-2 home victory over Hearts two weekends ago.

Scotland national team trio Nicky Devlin, Kevin Nisbet and Jack MacKenzie all start for the Dons.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Aberdeen’s Kevin Nisbet arrives ahead of a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
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Number nine Kevin Nisbet leads the line for the Dons
One Celtic change as Kyogo startspublished at 14:35 British Summer Time
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Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 19: Celtic’s Adam Idah arrives ahead of a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on October 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
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Adam Idah drops to the bench in place of Kyogo

Brendan Rodgers makes one change from the Celtic side that came from behind to defeat Ross County before the international break.

The single change takes place in attack, with Kyogo Furuhashi replacing Adam Idah at centre-forward.

Cameron Carter-Vickers fails in a late fitness bid to make the squad, while fellow defender Greg Taylor remains out.
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Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Celtic: Schmeichel, Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Valle, McGregor, Engels, Hatate, Kuhn, Kyogo, Maeda.

Substitutes: Sinisalo, Palma, Idah, Yang, McCowan, Bernardo, Forrest, Ralston, Welsh.

Aberdeen: Mitov, Devlin, Rubezic, Molloy, MacKenzie, Shinnie, Heltne Nilsen, Keskinen, Clarkson, McGrath, Nisbet.

Substitutes: Doohan, Duk, Besuijen, Palaversa, Sokler, Morris, Milne, MacDonald, Ambrose.
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Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

Less than 30 to go until kick-off at Parkhead.

Let’s have a look at those teams…
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Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

No title will be decided during game-week eight, but this remains a colossal clash at Celtic Park today.

Celtic and Aberdeen face off as they both vie to maintain their perfect league records at the peak of the Scottish Premiership.
Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn celebrates after scoring at Celtic Park, on September 22, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group) – with Scottish Premiership table overlayed on top of image showing Celtic in first and Aberdeen in second while joint on points.

The Dons have, indeed, failed to beat this afternoon’s hosts in any of their last 25 attempts. Could they put an end to that horrid run under the direction of Jimmy Thelin?

Stick with us to find out as we bring you all the build-up, exclusive live commentary and post-match reaction on BBC Radio Scotland Extra and online.

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