Celtic snatch stoppage-time comeback to rise to second | OneFootball

Celtic came from two down to beat Kilmarnock 3-2 at Rugby Park and rise from third to second in the Scottish Premiership.

In the 21st minute, Tyreece John-Jules swept Kilmarnock ahead from the left of the box after Joe Hugill's lay-off.

Hugill then glanced in a second from close range (28.) after John-Jules turned provider to stun the visitors before the break.

Half-time changes lifted the Bhoys. Sebastian Tounekti halved the deficit with a right-footed strike from distance after Kieran Tierney's pass (56.). Benjamin Nygren levelled from close range (64.).

Julián Araújo won it in the seventh minute of second half stoppage time, drilling into the top right to complete the Hoops' turnaround.

John-Jules rattled the bar with a free-kick as Killie sought a third (75.).

The Bhoys produced 24 attempts with 10 on target, controlling 61% possession. Kilmarnock registered 17 attempts and forced five saves from Kasper Schmeichel.

Next, Kilmarnock visit Dundee United. The Bhoys host VfB Stuttgart in the Europa League.