Celtic complete rousing late comeback at Kilmarnock | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Celtic beat Kilmarnock 3-2 with a stoppage time winner at Rugby Park. In the 21st minute Tyreece John-Jules opened the scoring, then Joe Hugill added a second with a header (28.). Half-time changes sparked the Bhoys' revival, as Sebastian Tounekti pulled one back (56.) and Benjamin Nygren levelled (64.) before Julian Araújo struck the winner in the seventh minute of second half stoppage time. The Hoops produced 25 attempts and 60.9% possession, turning the game after the break. The win lifts the Bhoys from third to second, Kilmarnock stay 11th, the Bhoys host Stuttgart in the Europa League next and Kilmarnock visit Dundee United.

Player of the Match: Julian Araújo drove the right flank and settled the contest with a stoppage time finish, supplementing his display with four key passes and 20 successful final third passes from 82 touches.

Stat of the Match: The Hoops registered 25 total attempts, illustrating sustained pressure after the restart.

Three Things We Learned: Three half-time substitutions changed the tone for the Bhoys, with Sebastian Tounekti scoring and Tomas Cvancara drawing a save soon after the restart. Kelle Roos produced six saves, keeping Kilmarnock in contention deep into the second half. The Bhoys rise from third to second in the Premiership, while Kilmarnock remain 11th.