Standout star's first half hat-trick powers Celtic | OneFootball

Kasper Hoegh headed Celtic in front in the second minute, setting the visitors on course for a 5-1 win at Kilmarnock. He now leads the Scottish Premiership scoring on three goals.

He struck again with a composed right-footed finish from the centre of the box (33.), then glanced in a close-range header from a Camilo Durán cross (35.) after Benjamin Nygren had created the opening minutes earlier.

After the restart he continued to torment the defence, thudding a header against the right post (71.). He then teed up Sebastian Tounekti for a shot on target (76.), and soon after laid one off for Luke McCowan, whose effort was blocked (77.).

The Bhoys' focal point finished with nine attempts, five on target, and won five aerial duels, while also supplying three key passes. His constant movement across the six-yard line kept Kilmarnock pinned and ensured the Hoops controlled dangerous zones.

Celtic rise from fourth to first in the table. Kilmarnock sit 12th after dropping from ninth. The Hoops visit Dundee United in the Scottish League Cup next, while Kilmarnock host Ayr United in the same competition.