Late match-winner from a decisive figure lifts Celtic against Aberdeen | OneFootball

Kieran Tierney settled it in the 88th minute with a glancing header, giving Celtic a 3-1 win over Aberdeen at Celtic Park.

Earlier, the left-sided defender set the tone with persistent delivery from wide areas. His cross invited a near-post header from Yang Hyun-Jun that drifted just wide (59.). Moments later he picked out Arne Engels, whose header clipped the outside of the post (63.).

The decisive moment came when he arrived at the back post to nod in Colby Donovan's teasing centre (88.). It capped a performance where he repeatedly attacked the far stick and demanded the ball in advanced zones.

Tierney finished with 4 key passes, 12 crosses with 3 finding a team-mate, and 4 clearances, underpinning his influence at both ends. His 114 touches and 32 successful passes in the final third showed how often the Bhoys funnelled play through his flank.

It worked because the Hoops consistently stretched The Dons' back five, allowing Tierney to receive in space and deliver early. His timing on the blind side kept Aberdeen's defence turning towards their own goal.

Next up, the Bhoys visit Livingston in the Premiership, while The Dons host Dundee United.