Camilo Duran scores 10th goal of season as Celtic beat Hibernian 2-1

Celtic maintained their four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership after a 2-1 victory over Hibernian, who remain at the bottom of the table. The match began with a surprise as Hibernian's Owen Elding scored just three minutes in, giving the hosts an early advantage. However, Celtic quickly equalised when Jason Kerr inadvertently headed the ball into his own net from a corner just two minutes later.

Celtic's Kasper Hogh returned to the starting lineup but struggled to find his form, missing two significant chances to score. Camilo Duran then put Celtic ahead just before halftime, striking from the edge of the box into the bottom corner. Despite a late push from Hibernian, who brought on defender Grant Hanley to bolster their attack, Celtic held firm to secure the win.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expressed satisfaction with the result, calling it their best win of the season despite the team's lack of fluidity. He praised the players for their perseverance, especially after coming from behind early in the match. O'Neill also addressed Hogh's ongoing goal drought, expressing confidence that the forward would eventually find the back of the net.

Hibernian's new manager, Marink Reedijk, highlighted the positives from the match, stating that his team matched Celtic in intensity and created opportunities to score. He believed the performance showed promise despite the defeat, noting that Celtic struggled to create chances until late in the game. Hibernian remains without a league win since August, continuing to search for their first victory under Reedijk.

The match also saw concerns for Celtic regarding Alistair Johnston, who left the pitch after less than 20 minutes due to a hamstring issue. O'Neill acknowledged the potential setback, indicating that they would need to assess Johnston's condition moving forward. As the league progresses, both teams will look to build on their performances in their upcoming fixtures.

via Sky Sports