Summary

  • FT: Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen - Welsh's header puts defending champions ahead after two minutes; Jota rams home stunner in second half

  • FT: St Mirren 0-1 Motherwell - Van Veen converts after Tanser handles in the box; Lamie shown straight red for wild lunge on Baccus

  • Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, Motherwell & Rangers record opening weekend victories

  1. Stat attackpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 31 July 2022

    FT: St Mirren 0-1 Motherwell

    Motherwell have won their opening game of the season for the first time since 2016, when Marvin Johnson and Lionel Ainsworth steered them to a 2-1 triumph over Kilmarnock.

    That's progress at least.

  2. Welsh makes the differencepublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 31 July 2022

    HT: Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    Celtic's Stephen Welsh scoresImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Stephen Welsh headed Celtic into an early lead

    Celtic's Stephen Welsh celebratesImage source, SNS
  3. HALF-TIME Celtic 1-0 Aberdeenpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 31 July 2022

    Celtic lead after a dominant first half after an early goal from centre-half Stephen Welsh.

    Aberdeen were rocked by that swift start from the champions on their flag day, but they grew into the game and should have gone in at half-time level after Jonny Hayes missed a fine chance against his former club.

  4. Postpublished at 45mins

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    Good defending by Anthony Stewart as the Aberdeen defender blocks from Kyogo Furuhashi as the striker looks to connect with a low cross to the front post.

  5. Postpublished at 43mins

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    Aberdeen are starting to string a few passes together.

    A sign of Celtic slacking off, or Dons' new signings getting used to the home atmosphere?

  6. YELLOW CARD Kennedy (Aberdeen)published at 41mins

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    Matty Kennedy is the first player into the referee's book as the Aberdeen winger takes a swipe at Matt O'Riley after being dispossessed by the home midfielder.

  7. Should have done better!published at 17:10 British Summer Time 31 July 2022

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    That is a big opportunity. You are expecting much better from Jonny Hayes on his left foot. He almost has too much time. A big, big chance for Aberdeen to get back into this has gone flying by

  8. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 37mins

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    How did he miss that?

    Moments after Jota is denied at one end as the flag goes up as the home winger finds the net, Vicente Besuijen sets up Jonny Hayes only for the former Celtic wing-back to steer his shot wide from 15 yards.

  9. Postpublished at 35mins

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    A rare shot on target for the visitors as Hayden Coulsen breaks clear and finds Matty Kennedy.

    The winger cuts inside his marker, but his shot is straight at goalkeeper Joe Hart.

  10. 'So, so easy for Celtic'published at 17:02 British Summer Time 31 July 2022

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    The possession is too easy. Aberdeen have to participate in this game and so far they haven't. They haven't made it difficult for Celtic. It's all been so, so easy

  11. GREAT SAVE!published at 31 mins

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    Another top save from Kelle Roos.

    Denmark midfielder Matt O'Riley hammers a side-foot effort from the edge of the box, but the Dons goalkeeper is up high to finger-tip the ball over the bar.

  12. 'Hard watch for Dons fans'published at 16:59 British Summer Time 31 July 2022

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    This is a hard watch for Aberdeen fans. Celtic have been totally dominant. The Dons have struggled to get into their opposition's half

  13. Postpublished at 28 mins

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    A rare venture forward from Aberdeen and winger Matty Kennedy bends in a cross to the back post, but there's too much on it.

  14. 'Sensational O'Riley'published at 16:58 British Summer Time 31 July 2022

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    Peter Grant
    Former Celtic player on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    Matt O'Riley's first-time touch and first-time pass is sensational with his back to goal. Kyogo's movement is brilliant, but he just shoots wide

  15. FULL-TIME St Mirren 0-1 Motherwellpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 31 July 2022

    Motherwell take the three points in Steven Hammell's first outing as caretaker boss after Friday's departure by Graham Alexander.

    Kevin van Veen's first-half penalty is enough for the visitors, leaving St Mirren and former Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson to rue a series of missed chances.

    Motherwell's Kevin van Veen celebratesImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Kevin van Veen scored the only goal of the game

  16. Postpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 31 July 2022

    St Mirren 0-1 Motherwell

    Motherwell debutant Kian Speirs almost snatches a late second for the visitors, his fine 18-yard drive flashing just over the crossbar.

  17. Postpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 31 July 2022

    St Mirren 0-1 Motherwell

    Steven Thompson
    Former St Mirren striker on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    You have to say that St Mirren only have themselves to blame if they lose this because of those chances. It is a massive three points for Motherwell in turbulent week

  18. CLOSE!published at 25 mins

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    Celtic slice through Aberdeen again as Reo Hatate's pass finds Matt O'Riley in the box.

    O'Riley doesn't even look. One touch and in it goes to the back post for Kyogo, who is stretching and can't put his effort on target.

  19. Postpublished at 23 mins

    Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

    A goal-saving intervention from Dante Polvara.

    The midfielder gets his toe to a Jota pull-back as Matt O'Riley looks to slot in a second.

    Moments later, Jayden Richardson puts in a super last-ditch tackle in the box.

    Aberdeen are digging in, but Celtic keeping coming.

  20. Postpublished at 90mins

    St Mirren 0-1 Motherwell

    St Mirren have five minutes of stoppage time to save a point.