Summary

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  • Deflected Elyounoussi strike eludes Rogers, then Duffy heads in

  • Rangers beat Dundee Utd 2-1 at Tannadice

  • Goldson heads in after Smith cancels out Tavernier opener

  • Sportscene highlights (19:15)

  1. Cheers for nowpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    There's a lot of football to come before the Scottish Cup final next Sunday, with the League Cup quarters to come on Tuesday and Wednesday and more league action on Saturday.

    Join us for all that and make sure to tune into Sportscene later this evening (19:15, BBC Scotland) for highlights from today's wins for Rangers and Celtic.

    Thanks for your company and enjoy what's left of your Sunday.

  2. Kilmarnock 'mentally weak' in second halfpublished at 17:22 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    FT: Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer: "We were well organised in the first half but it went the opposite way after half time. We switched off at key moments and we got punished. We could have been 4-0 down after first 10 minutes of the second half, easy.

    "It's a mental game and we were weak in the second half. We didn't show personality or character."

  3. Lennon talks of 'loyalty' for Hampden showdownpublished at 17:16 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    FT: Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    And what about selection for the cup final next week?

    "I think I should show a bit of loyalty to the boys who have been there, done that, got us there," says Neil Lennon, who admits there will be some tough choices.

    "It's an important game to finish off last season and it's a game we want to win."

  4. 'Outstanding' performance from Duffypublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    FT: Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Neil Lennon also has words of praise for Shane Duffy, who crashed in the second goal with a header from a corner.

    "He's been through a tough time, with a lot of criticism," the Celtic boss tells BBC Sportsound. "He's got our full support and we are seeing the fruits of that.

    "Shane has that ability to go and attack the ball and I thought he had an outstanding game."

  5. 'A good all round team performance'published at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    FT: Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    "That was a lot better," says Celtic manager Neil Lennon. "It was a good all round team performance. Dominant really, we looked strong.

    "The last few games here we've been a bit anxious. There was none of that today. I'm just disappointed we didn't win by more.

    "Again, it's small steps in the right direction. There is still a lot to do and there is still a long way to go in the season."

  6. Celtic turns sights on quadruple treblepublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    FT: Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Celtic now have the rare luxury of a whole week off until their next match - and it's a big one.

    Next Sunday we have last season's delayed Scottish Cup final, with Hearts the opposition.

    A win would wrap up a run of 12 successive domestic trophies.

  7. 'Elements click for Celtic'published at 16:59 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    FT: Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    Neil Lennon will be very pleased with a lot of elements today. The centre-halves did a no-frills job and Celtic worked the down the sides well, getting in behind

  8. Postpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    FT: Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Back-to-back wins for Celtic and a first clean sheet since 1 November. Does that take some of the heat off Neil Lennon?

    The champions are still a long way behind Rangers but the second-half performance was very positive and gives the manager something to build on.

  9. FULL-TIME Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnockpublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic move back into second place in the Premiership following a strong second-half showing.

    Mohamed Elyounoussi and Shane Duffy provided the goals for a first win in three league outings after draws with Hibs and St Johnstone.

    Neil Lennon's side are now 13 points behind leaders Rangers, with two games in hand.

    Shane Duffy powers in the second goal for CelticImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Shane Duffy powers in the second goal for Celtic

  10. Postpublished at 16:47 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Mikey Johnston sucks in a bunch of tired-looking defenders in blue before having a blast at goal from 20 yards. The ball sails high into the stands.

  11. Postpublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Mikey Johnston is on for his first appearance since January, the Celtic substitute taking over from Mohamed Elyounoussi, who is probably the top pick for man-of-the-match after an impressive second-half showing.

  12. Postpublished at 16:43 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Ryan Christie looks like he's in behind the Kilmarnock defence but in comes Stuart Findlay with a well-timed sliding tackle.

  13. Postpublished at 16:41 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    A second double switch from Neil Lennon as he introduces Diego Laxalt and Tom Rogic and withdraws Greg Taylor and David Turnbull, who gets a congratulatory rub of the head from the Celtic manager.

  14. CLOSE!published at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Almost a second goal for Shane Duffy as the big defender again causes problems from a corner, glancing a downward header narrowly past.

  15. Postpublished at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Kilmarnock substitute Eamonn Brophy takes over from Nicke Kambamba for the last 10 minutes.

  16. Postpublished at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    David Turnbull flicks up a nice cross with the outside of his boot for Ryan Christie to have a crack. The connection is not quite true and the shot rustles into the side-netting.

  17. CLOSE!published at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Mohamed Elyounoussi muscles Aaron McGowan off the ball to set up another Celtic attack down the left, Greg Taylor hares into the penalty area and his low cross takes a nick off a defender and scoots just wide of the far post.

  18. Postpublished at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Almost a response from Kilmarnock as Nicke Kabamba gets a touch on a corner right in front of goal but Conor Hazard is well positioned and makes the save look easy.

  19. 'Duffy growing in confidence'published at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnock

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    Shane Duffy has had a good game today and confidence is growing in the big man and that goal caps it

  20. goal

    GOAL Celtic 2-0 Kilmarnockpublished at 16:28 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2020

    Shane Duffy

    Shane Duffy is up highest to meet a corner from David Turnbull and the centre-back powers in an unstoppable header.

    Goal! - CelticImage source, BBC Sport