Meanwhile, Rangers secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Falkirk to ease pressure on manager Derek McInnes, maintaining a tight race at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Camilo Duran Shines as Celtic Controls Aberdeen at Parkhead
Camilo Duran continued his stellar start since joining Celtic from Qarabag in the close-season. According to match reports, the Colombian forward opened the scoring in the 14th minute at Parkhead by collecting a pass from Benjamin Nygren and unleashing a long-range drive that cannoned in off the crossbar.
Manager Martin O’Neill praised the winger’s impact after the match. “He’s a terrific player. He has set the tone for us since the beginning of the season,” O’Neill said, according to Flashscore. Nygren and Yang Hyun-jun added goals before halftime to secure the 3-0 win. Despite an earlier exit from the Champions League against LASK, Celtic holds a two-point lead at the top of the table with four successive victories in their title defence.
Lawrence Shankland Saves Rangers in Nervy Win Against Falkirk
At the other end of the Glasgow rivalry, Lawrence Shankland scored twice to deliver a 2-1 victory for Rangers against Falkirk. According to the sourced reports, Manager Derek McInnes watched from the stands as he served the first of a two-match touchline ban.
Shankland opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a fine strike. However, Shankland secured the three points by curling in a winner in the 79th minute.
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St Mirren and Motherwell Claim Crucial Victories
St Mirren sits two points behind Celtic in second place following a 1-0 victory at Kilmarnock. Fraser Taylor scored his maiden club goal in the third minute to seal St Mirren’s first win at Rugby Park in 13 years, keeping them three points ahead of fifth-placed Rangers.
Elsewhere, Motherwell climbed to third in the standings after a 3-0 triumph over Dundee United. Seb Palmer-Houlden, Alex Lowry, and Dylan Levitt each netted their first goals for the club during the dominant display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored Celtic’s opening goal against Aberdeen?
Camilo Duran scored the opening goal in the 14th minute with a long-range strike off the crossbar.
Why was Rangers manager Derek McInnes in the stands?
McInnes served the first of a two-match touchline ban stemming from comments made while he was manager of Hearts last season.
How many goals has Camilo Duran scored for Celtic?
Duran has scored six goals in five matches since joining the club from Qarabag.
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