Celtic extend perfect start as Baur strikes after the break | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: St Johnstone lost 1-0 to Celtic at McDiarmid Park. In the 52nd minute, Mika Baur finished from close range after Haissem Hassan's pass. The Bhoys tightened control after changes (73.), with Toby Steward foiling them again in the second minute of second half stoppage time. The Hoops registered nine shots on target from 15 attempts, while the hosts managed three. The Bhoys stay top with six wins from six and 18 points, visiting Rangers in the Scottish League Cup next, while St Johnstone host Falkirk in the league.

Player of the Match: Mika Baur decided the contest with the winner and knitted the Hoops' attacks together, completing 17 successful final third passes plus four tackles and three clearances.

Stat of the Match: Toby Steward produced eight saves, a standout rearguard effort that kept the margin narrow.

Three Things We Learned: The Hoops' 60.3% possession and 11 corners underlined control. St Johnstone made 45 clearances, reflecting long stretches of defending. Haissem Hassan was lively for the Bhoys, supplying the assist for the winner and hitting two shots on target with two accurate crosses.