After a terrible week, Celtic ended on a positive note by rallying late to save a possible two points squandered against Ross County.
After Ronan Hale’s first-half penalty was canceled out by an Alistair Johnston equalizer in the 76th minute, Brendan Rodgers’ team defeated County 2-1. Nicolas Kuhn then scored late to send Celtic return to Glasgow with all three points.
With Rangers and Aberdeen remaining to play, the Hoops persevered to secure a vital away victory against Celtic’s best efforts, which appeared to be going to end in a tie for Rodgers’ team.
The visiting Celtic supporters found it frustrating to watch, and former Hoops great Chris Sutton has given his thoughts on the performance, in which the Bhoys appeared to be lacking in inspiration for a significant portion of the match.
Kris Boyd ‘didn’t like’ Nicolas Kuhn’s Celtic celebration
In a stunning game-ending moment, Sutton used social media outlet X to discuss the event and draw attention to Kris Boyd’s peculiar theories about Nicolas Kuhn’s Celtic celebration.
Celtic puffed and huffed until they eventually arrived, according to Sutton. The game was altered by the substitutes.
“Forrest the elderly stage manager appeared alert, McCowan was outstanding, and Kyogo had amazing mobility. Kuhn, fantastic conclusion. I’m sorry, Kris Boyd didn’t like his toasting the victor.
After celebrating with the traveling Celtic supporters, Kuhn should have clearly earned a second yellow card from Boyd, but the German winger lingered on the field to celebrate once more with the players and fans at full time.
Ross County match stats tell the story of a frustrating day for Celtic
Celtic dominated possession for a large portion of the game, but they were unable to overcome a strong Ross County defense. The numbers demonstrate how much Don Cowie’s squad irritated Celtic.
In contrast to Rodgers’ squad, who had 23 shots on Ross County’s goal with just six on target, 11 off target, and County goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw making four saves, the Staggies had five shots with only two on target, including the converted penalty.
Despite having nine corners to Ross County’s one, Celtic was unable to take advantage of any of them until late in the second half, when Johnston came up at the back post to turn a Callum McGregor effort that had gone wide.
But it was Johnston, the goal scorer, who turned creator when his excellent through pass released Kuhn, the German winger, who finished well to give Celtic the lead and maintain their perfect Scottish Premiership record.
Brendan Rodgers now goes into the international break on a high note, and it will be up to Aberdeen and Rangers to display their mettle in their respective games later on today. A week ago, Celtic was still reeling from their Champions League loss in Dortmund.
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