Summary

  • Celtic need one more win to secure title

  • Gomis deflected Simunovic shot into net

  • Armstrong headed home Forrest cross

  • El Bakhtaoui stunner halved Dundee deficit

  • Dundee lose third match in succession

  1. Goodbye and now for Scotland v Canadapublished at 15:05 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    Thanks for your company today, but our focus now turns to the international scene, with Scotland due to face Canada in Wednesday's friendly at Easter Road.

    Join us then as we provide more live coverage.

    Will Celtic's Stuart Armstrong follow today's crucial second goal for Celtic with his first cap for Scotland?

    Celtic's James Forrest and Stuart Armstrong celebrateImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Stuart Armstrong (right) scored Celtic's second goal against Dundee

  2. Watch the highlightspublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    You can watch Celtic's victory - and that contender for goal of the season from Faissal El Bakhtaoui - on Sportscene on BBC Two Scotland at 18:00 GMT.

    The relationship between Hearts head coach Ian Cathro and director of football Craig Levein will be a hot topic for pundits Steven Thompson and Michael Stewart.

    Highlights of yesterday's Premiership games will be on the website then too, with the Dundee v Celtic highlights to follow at midnight.

    Hearts head coach Ian Cathro and assistant Austin MacPheeImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Ian Cathro and assistant Austin MacPhee suffered defeat with Hearts to Aberdeen

  3. So close but so far for Deepublished at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    That's the third time this season that Dundee have lost out to Celtic by a single goal this season.

    But, despite the close call, Celtic march on relentlessly and are now undefeated in 36 domestic games this season.

    The gap between themselves and Aberdeen is now back to 25 points with nine games remaining and they could clinch the title in their next Premiership game against Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday 2 April.

    Celtic could be crowned champions if the Dons fail to secure at least a point against Dundee two days earlier.

  4. 'Mixture of good and ugly from Celtic'published at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    You can now read Chris McLaughlin's impressions of the game at Dens Park.

    Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Goals from Jozo Simunovic and Stuart Armstrong move Celtic to within three points of a sixth straight Premiership title.

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  5. 'We were excellent' - Hartleypublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    FT: Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Dundee manager Paul Hartley on BBC Radio Scotland: "I felt, especially the second half, we were excellent.

    "They never really cut us open and it was a bit of sucker punch with the opening goal.

    "We conceded a poor second goal and we go 4-4-2 and had a few chances.

    "The players never gave in and kept going.

    "El Bakhtaoui scored a lot of goals for Dunfermline, but he has jumped two leagues and we knew it was never going to be easy for him, but he does have that in his locker - it is just consistency he needs."

    Faissal El Bakhtaoui celebrates his goal for DundeeImage source, SNS
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    Faissal El Bakhtaoui scored a superb goal for Dundee

  6. 'Players did magnificently' - Rodgerspublished at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    FT: Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers on BBC Radio Scotland: "We've seen Dundee of late and they have picked up of late.

    "They make things very difficult and we knew it would be a tough game.

    "But we deserved the win and made it tougher at the end than it should have been.

    "We had chances to make it more comfortable and we gave away a poor goal fromm our position, although it was a great finish.

    "They put in some high balls into our box at the end, but the players did magnificently to defend that."

    Celtic manager Brendan RodgersImage source, SNS
  7. Worry for Dundeepublished at 14:41 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    FT: Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    That defeat, of course, means Dundee are still left looking behind them.

    They are only six points ahead Hamilton Academical, who slipped to the bottom of the Premiership table after Inverness Caledonian Thistle picked up a point in the Highland derby against Ross County.

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

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    Sean McNeill : Nice to watch Dundee actually play football rather than sitting 10 behind the ball. Cracking goal for the Dees as well  

    Paul McFadden : Tough game! Nobody in Scotland are good enough to beat us.

    Stephen Hall : Dundee are a decent team now. Gave Celtic a real battle  

  9. Armstrong to face Canada?published at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    FT: Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Quote Message

    I would be amazed if Stuart Armstrong does not start against Canada. If he does not play for Scotland now considering how he is playing, when will he play?

    Jim Duffy, BBC Radio Scotland pundit

    
          Stuart Armstrong celebrates with Celtic team-mate Moussa Dembele
        Image source, SNS
  10. Postpublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    FT: Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    Dundee's plan A didn't work, but the manager has made the changes and you have to give Paul Hartley credit

    Faissal El Bakhtaoui scores for Dundee against DundeeImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Faissal El Bakhtaoui pulled Dundee back into the game with an excellent strike

  11. Postpublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    FT: Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Quote Message

    Paul Hartley will be delighted with the response of his team after going 2-0 down, but their lack of consistency has been a problem this season

    Jim Duffy, BBC Radio Scotland pundit

  12. Focus returns to Dens Parkpublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    FT: Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Having lost today, Dundee can have another say in the destiny of the title in their next match, at home to Aberdeen on Friday 31 March.

    Should they beat the Dons, Celtic will be confirmed as champions.

  13. FULL-TIME Dundee 1-2 Celticpublished at 14:24 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    Faissal El Bakhtaoui's superb strike ensured an exciting finish at Dens Park, but Celtic move to within another win of securing a sixth straight Scottish league title after picking up the three points.

    Dundee remain in eighth, two points behind Kilmarnock, after a third straight defeat.

    
          James Forrest and Stuart Armstrong celebrate Celtic's second goal
        Image source, SNS
    Image caption,

    James Forrest and Stuart Armstrong combined for Celtic's second goal

  14. YELLOW CARDpublished at 90mins

    Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Doubly painful moment for Dundee defender Kevin Holt as he picks up a leg injury - and a booking - for a clumsy challenge on Patrick Roberts.

  15. Postpublished at 90mins

    Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    We are into stoppage time and the flow of play continues to be down the hill towards the Celtic goal as we enter four added minutes.

  16. Postpublished at 89mins

    Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Quote Message

    Dundee haven't capitulated and put the tools away. Paul Hartley certainly had a plan B and it has worked very well

    Jim Duffy, BBC Radio Scotland pundit

  17. YELLOW CARDpublished at 86mins

    Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Celtic striker Moussa Dembele is booked for kicking the ball away. An indication of the pressure being exerted by Dundee as the Frenchman looks to waste time.

  18. Postpublished at 84mins

    Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Stuart Armstrong rises to head Celtic into a 2-0 leadImage source, SNS
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    Celtic looked to be easing to victory when Stuart Armstrong rose to make it 2-0

  19. Postpublished at 83mins

    Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    After scoring a host of goals for Dunfermline Athletic in League One, Faissal El Bakhtaoui has found it difficult making the step up to the to flight with Dunbee.

    That is only his third goal in 24 appearances since his summer move, but what a strike that was.

  20. Postpublished at 82mins

    Dundee 1-2 Celtic

    Erik Sviatchenko replaces winger Scott Sinclair as Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers switches to three at the back as Dundee continue to press.