Celtic’s victory over Hibs this weekend showcased a strong performance by the Bhoys. Despite falling behind to a Martin Boyle goal against the flow of the game, Celtic emerged victorious with quick goals from Nicolas Kuhn and Adam Idah towards the end of the first half.
Reo Hatate sealed the win with a beautiful curling shot in the second half, maintaining Celtic’s 15-year unbeaten record against Hibs at Parkhead and preserving their 17-point lead at the top of the table.
However, a second-half incident between Kuhn and Hibs defender Jack Iredale caused controversy, with match referee Colin Stein criticized for not taking action as the players engaged in a heated exchange off the ball.
Ex-referees have condemned Stein, placing blame on Iredale as the main instigator. Despite some calls for Kuhn to receive a yellow card, it was clear that Iredale’s actions sparked the confrontation.
The win sets Celtic up nicely for their upcoming match against Aberdeen on Wednesday night. Manager Brendan Rodgers has hinted at his starting lineup, with goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo expected to feature. With the Scottish Cup final approaching, Celtic will aim to assert their dominance at Pittodrie and send a strong message to their opponents.
