Celtic

2022 - 10 - 8

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Giorgos Giakoumakis snatches Celtic winner amid late drama at St ... (The Guardian)

Alex Mitchell had equalised for St Johnstone in stoppage time only for the champions to find an even later winning goal.

May’s cross went all the way through to fellow substitute Connor McLennan but he blazed over after chesting the ball down. But Giakoumakis turned home Alexandro Bernabei’s cross in the fifth minute of time added on to earn the Hoops a 2-1 win and consolidate their position at the top of the table. Celtic were unable to find the clinical touch and Maeda was flagged after getting in front of the onside-looking Giakoumakis to convert Ralston’s through-ball with three minutes left.

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Sandman's Definitive Ratings – Celtic at Clarkson's Farm | The ... (thecelticstar.com)

ROXIE – 7.5/10 – The Hand of Ghod. Redundant until asked to save the jerseys as a 70s Led Zepplin roadie somehow found space and time to guide an equaliser in.

TWIST – 6.5/10 – Must say, the big mhan went at it with the urgency when he appeared. THE BUILDER – 7.5/10 – Young bacon purveyor took responsibility on his languid, rolling shoulders and inhabited the Calmac Zone for his time on the park. Hilariously, Euan in the middle was so busy cleaning up the front of his shorts after booking both Celtic centre backs and seeing them concede a late equaliser, that he was unable to conjure a diabolical spell to prevent the winner; Settling in his stunned, emotional state for booking Jackie as his tears finished off the shorts rinsing. ‘Top of the league’, and all that… MOOEY – 6/10 – Competent and mildly effective turnout – passed well and never looked fazed. Played it safer than usual – probably finding his feet after absence – then gave us some of the real Tony as he put in the runs and the crosses. HACKY SACK – 8/10 – Always thought he looked lively with the right mindset, even when sniping at officials and opponents during rough times. RAQUEL – 6/10 – Marvellous in Leipzig, held his own today until his weakness was cruelly exposed, almost at a devastating cost – lack of height and aggression at certain times meant he was caught under the high ball into our box which resulted in their gut-punch. ROXIE – 7.5/10 – The Hand of Ghod. Nobody was safe today as he took a yellow for ragdolling a farmhand them attacked the away support in celebration of the winner. Fair play to the fans – nobody ran in terror as CCV bounced into the frenzy. GET CARTER – 7.5/10 – On it, uncompromising, and at them and solid as a…

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Two goals in stoppage time as Celtic prevail in dramatic circumstances (The42)

Giorgos Giakoumakis netted the winner against St Johnstone in Perth while Rangers won 4-0 against St Mirren.

Celtic were passing up opportunities to hurt Saints on the break and were almost made to pay midway through the half when May got in behind moments after coming off the bench. Saints went up the park and nearly equalised. Bernabei’s inviting ball across the face of goal had no takers while Abada squandered an excellent chance after Jota’s square-ball. Cameron Carter-Vickers returned from injury while Anthony Ralston, Bernabei, Liel Abada and Giakoumakis came in, along with Hakasabanovic. O’Riley’s deflected shot from 22 yards hit the outside of the post but Saints began to limit the space and frustrated Celtic for a long spell. But Giakoumakis turned home Alexandro Bernabei’s cross in the fifth minute of time added on to earn the Hoops a 2-1 win and consolidate their position at the top of the table.

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Ange Postecoglou delivers verdict on Bernabei & Haksabanovic ... (67 Hail Hail)

Ange Postecoglou has praised the Celtic performances of Alexandro Bernabei and Sead Haksabanovic against St Johnstone on Saturday.

And on the assist that Bernabei provided for Giorgos Giakoumakis to win the match right at the death, Postecoglou added: “He kept going and showed good character. “He takes the game on and is really aggressive with the ball. His defending is improving, and he is a young player we have high hopes for. I thought he showed the attributes we really find exciting. I thought he was really good. Haksabanovic has featured off the bench a number of times, but his only start for the Bhoys came away from home to Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Celtic extend lead at top of Scottish Premiership (Radio Kerry)

Celtic secured a dramatic 2-1 victory at St Johnstone to move five points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.The champions conceded an injury time ...

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