GREAT SAVE!published at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 2-0 Hibernian
Matt Macey has to use every inch of of his huge frame to stretch a push away a dipping shot from Celtic new boy Reo Hatate.
Summary
Daizen Maeda rolls home opener seconds after Hibs' Kevin Nisbet fluffs shot off the post; Josip Jurnaovic slots home after Josh Doig handles in box
Celtic narrow gap to Rangers to three points, prior to their match at Pittodrie on Tuesday
First Scottish Premiership match of 2022
Watch highlights on BBC One Scotland at 22:35 GMT
GREAT SAVE!published at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
'He has to connect with it better'published at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 2-0 Hibernian
Michael Stewart
Former Hearts midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageNisbet has to do better there, he's picked out well by Cadden. He just doesn't make good contact with it.
Postpublished at 20:21 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 2-0 Hibernian
Chris Cadden with another good run and cross from the right. He looks like Hibs' brightest light.
Kevin Nisbet bangs his shot straight into a defender and Josh Campbell rushes his follow-up effort, which is blocked again.
'Hibs need to be braver in midfield'published at 20:18 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 2-0 Hibernian
Michael Stewart
Former Hearts midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageThe middle of the park for Hibs isn't good enough to play balls forward, or around corners, that can effectively eliminate whoever they're playing against. They've got to be brave in the middle of the park.
Postpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 2-0 Hibernian
Hibs aren't doing themselves many favours here as goalkeeper Matt Macey dithers over a clearance and a sliding Maeda is inches away from charging it down inside the six yard box.
Paul Hanlon then makes a great tackle to recover the situation for his team.
'Celtic looking fluid'published at 20:14 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 2-0 Hibernian
Michael Stewart
Former Hearts midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageCeltic have been very impressive for me. The tempo is so high, with really good movement and interchanges between the players in attack too.
'It's a penalty'published at 20:13 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 2-0 Hibernian
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageI think it was a penalty. For me, it was a handball.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Josip Juranovic tucks away the penalty to make it 2-0
GOAL Celtic 2-0 Hibernianpublished at 20:10 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Josip Juranovic (pen)
Low into the corner, with Matt Macey diving off in the other direction.
Image source, BBC SportPENALTY TO CELTICpublished at 20:09 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
The ball bounces up on to the arm of Josh Doig... He's not really doing much to thwart an attack but the Hibs defender's arm is out. Harsh, but I guess those are the rules.
'Celtic are too quick for Hibs'published at 20:08 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageCeltic's tempo is too quick for Hibs. Not just on the ball, when Hibs have it they're being shut down so quickly.
Postpublished at 20:07 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
A dreadful pass from Hibs debutant Rocky Bushiri goes straight to Tom Rogic but the Celtic midfielder, perhaps surprised by the gift, can't find a team-mate. A big let-off for the Belgian defender.
'Hibs hoping for some calm'published at 20:06 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageHibs can't afford to lose the second goal that's for sure. They will be hoping the game settles down a bit so that they can try and create chances of their own.
Postpublished at 20:05 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
A powerful shot from James Forrest is on target but Hibs skipper Paul Hanlon gets himself in the way.
It's one-way traffic at the moment, with Hibs under the cosh.
CLOSE!published at 20:04 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
A poor defensive header from Josh Doig falls for Tom Rogic. The Celtic man takes a touch with his knee then sends a dipping shot just wide.
Postpublished at 20:02 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
Martin Boyle is off and running as a long ball out of defence is aimed in his direction but Celtic defender Carl Starfelt gets his outstretched toe on the ball to make a vital interception.
'The tempo is incredible'published at 19:58 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
Michael Stewart
Former Hearts midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageAt times last season Celtic were so slow and ponderous but this is blistering attacking football
5,000 up in the Premiershippublished at 19:56 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
That goal from Daizen Maeda is the 5,000th of the Scottish Premiership era.
It really should have been Kevin Nisbet celebrating that landmark. The Scotland striker's miss really needs to be seen to be believed...
'He will be buzzing'published at 19:53 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
Michael Stewart
Former Hearts midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageWhat a great start for Maeda, he will be absolutely buzzing with that.
Image source, SNSImage caption, A dream debut for Celtic's new striker
'What a start'published at 19:52 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Celtic 1-0 Hibernian
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt is incredible! What a start to this game. Celtic exploited Hibs there, it was such a simple goal in the end.
GOAL Celtic 1-0 Hibernianpublished at 19:50 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2022
Daizen Maeda
Josh Campbell is guilty of coughing up possession and Tom Rogic clips a quick low pass into Daizen Maeda, who is completely unmarked in front of goal.
I'm not sure he catches the shot that well but keeper Matt Macey just kind of falls over and the ball is nestling in the net.
What a start for the new Celtic striker.
Image source, BBC Sport