Celtic edge Hibernian to climb to second | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Celtic beat Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road to move second in the Premiership. In the 41st minute, Daizen Maeda put the visitors ahead, with VAR awarding the goal. Joe Newell levelled for the Hibees in the third minute of first half stoppage time from a set piece. With 81.4% possession and 27 attempts, the Hoops turned pressure into Kelechi Iheanacho's decisive finish from a corner (72.). The Bhoys host Rangers next, while Hibs visit Falkirk.

Player of the Match: Kelechi Iheanacho came on to decide it, scoring the match-winner from a corner and completing seven of eight passes in 20 minutes.

Stat of the Match: The Hoops registered 27 attempts, underlining their control with 81.4% possession.

Three Things We Learned: Jamie McGrath's straight red left the Hibees with ten men (21.), and they were forced into 36 clearances. The Hoops' set pieces mattered, with the winner coming from a corner. Hibs managed one shot on target from four attempts and did not win a corner.