Celtic vs Kilmarnock: Live Updates and Match Report for Scottish Premiership
Celtic secured an important victory against Kilmarnock, narrowing the gap to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership standings. The home team triumphed with a final score of 4-0, highlighting their dominance on the pitch. This win comes after Hearts’ draw against Dundee United, allowing Celtic to cut the points deficit.
Celtic vs Kilmarnock Match Report
The match took place on Sunday, with Celtic benefiting from their home advantage. Striker Johnny Kenny opened the scoring, followed by goals from Kieran Tierney, Daizen Maeda, and Arne Engels. These contributions solidified their position as contenders in the league.
Key Events
- Score: Celtic 4 – 0 Kilmarnock
- Goals:
- Johnny Kenny
- Kieran Tierney
- Daizen Maeda
- Arne Engels
- Opposition Performance: Kilmarnock struggled defensively and had a disallowed goal by Bruce Anderson.
Celtic’s victory also comes on the heels of a disappointing performance in the Europa League against Midtjylland. Interim coach Martin O’Neill made several lineup changes, including giving defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey his debut. The adjustments proved effective, as Celtic controlled the match from the onset.
Next Steps for Both Teams
With a game in hand, Celtic is in a strong position to challenge for the title. Kilmarnock, on the other hand, will need to reassess their strategies moving forward to improve their league standing.
- Celtic: Aim to close the gap to Hearts even further in upcoming fixtures.
- Kilmarnock: Must focus on defensive improvements to avoid future defeats and climb the table.
