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FT: Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic
Celtic looked to be dropping points in the Premiership title race before a flash of Kristoffer Ajer's boot fashioned a late winner in difficult conditions against a determined Aberdeen side.
Image source, SNSKristoffer Ajer fired home a late winner for Celtic
Celtic manager Neil Lennon hugs his coaching staff as referee Andrew Dallas sounds the final whistle. The Premiership leaders were far from their best but they've recorded a victory to move 13 points clear at the top of the table.
Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic
Three minutes of added time at Pittodrie. Will Celtic hold on or can Aberdeen find a late equaliser?
Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageJames Forrest does everything right. It falls perfectly for Odsonne Edouard, he panics and you don't see him panic on too many occasions. What a miss!
Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic
Joe Lewis to the rescue! Celtic cut through Aberdeen down the right and James Forrest dinks a sumptuous ball into the path of Odsonne Edouard.
The French striker sees his initial effort blocked and then looks set to fire home from three yards but the grounded Lewis sticks out a despairing boot to deny Celtic a third goal.
Edouard, with a rueful shake of the head, can't believe it...
Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic
Aberdeen have a free-kick to whip into the box after Nir Bitton, with a WWE move, pushes Aberdeen substitute Sam Cosgrove to the turf.
Niall McGinn's centre fails to find a team-mate in red.
Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageWhat a finish! People will think that's an easy chance but it is anything but an easy chance. Ajer has looked up, he's picked his spot and drilled it into the top corner. I thought Forrest had ran out of ideas but it just opened up for him [to play it to Ajer]
Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic
Sam Cosgrove is on to replace Funso Onjo. Can the Dons find a second equaliser at Pittodrie?
Dons boss Derek McInnes, shielding his eyes from the sun, roars encouragement to his side.
Kristoffer Ajer
The Premiership leaders are back in front with 10 to play. James Forrest slaloms away from a couple of Aberdeen challenges before sliding a beautiful pass through to Kristoffer Ajer wide on the right.
The defender steadies himself before arrowing a shot high into the net.
Image source, BBC SportAberdeen 1-1 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageConnor McLennan has had a really good game today. He's done some amount of work, in different positions too
Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic
Australian playmaker Tom Rogic comes on for Olivier Ntcham; play delayed as referee Andrew Dallas has a word with Craig Bryson and Scott Brown who lock horns after Bryson's fouled the Celtic captain.
Tempers threatening to boil over...
Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageIt was brilliant play from Celtic. Lovely little one-twos to create the space. I thought Jonny Hayes could've flicked the ball to Olivier Ntcham as Joe Lewis raced out
Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic
Jonny Hayes sprints into Aberdeen territory but shoots straight at goalkeeper Joe Lewis when he could have squared the ball to the unmarked Olivier Ntcham.
The visitors showing rare signs of attacking life in this second half.
Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic
Tom English
BBC Scotland's chief sports writer
Quote MessageCeltic having a day off in Aberdeen. Rangers fans cheering their great chums in red.
Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic
Another high ball into the Celtic box sees goalkeeper Fraser Forster swat the ball out unconvincingly for a n Aberdeen corner.
The hosts can't profit from the set-piece.
Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic
Niall McGinn looks to take the ball inside the box and beyond Christopher Jullien but the big French defender times his tackle perfectly and Celtic repel the danger.
Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic
Celtic substitute Jonny Hayes, in space wide on the left, fires in a cross that's more like a shank off the tee with a four iron. It flies way out for a goal kick.
Matty Kennedy is replaced by Craig Bryson for the Dons.
Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageYou can see how Ryan Christie coming on for Celtic has opened their midfield up. They are getting more time on the ball and it makes it harder for Aberdeen to maintain that compactness
Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic
With half an hour remaining at Pittodrie, will we see either side fashion a winner?
Image source, SNSA windswept Pittodrie has witnessed a fascinating contest in difficult playing conditions
Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic
Leigh Griffiths' day is done. The Celtic striker trots off to be replaced by Ryan Christie. The visitors are seeking an attacking spark to re-ignite their second half.