Decisive figure off the bench swings it for Celtic | OneFootball

Kelechi Iheanacho settled the contest in the 72nd minute with a low left-footed finish from the centre of the box, as Celtic beat Hibernian 2-1.

He reacted first to a second phase ball after a corner, found a pocket inside the area and steered it into the bottom left (72.). The Bhoys had been piling up corners and pressure.

Moments later he broke the line again but was flagged offside (74.). From there he occupied the centre-backs, drew contact and kept the Hibees pinned deep.

He finished with one attempt and one goal, completed seven of eight passes and added two recoveries plus a tackle. That tidy involvement helped the Hoops sustain territory around the box.

With 81.4 percent possession and 13 corners, Celtic repeatedly created second balls for the striker to attack, and Hibs were punished when the opportunity arrived.

The Bhoys rise from third to second in the Championship group and host Rangers next. The Hibees visit Falkirk.