Duran scores as Celtic restore four-point lead over Rangers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 18:31 · Archive

Celtic defeated Hibernian 2-1 to maintain their four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Hibernian took the lead through Owen Elding after just three minutes, but Celtic equalised two minutes later when Jason Kerr headed into his own net from a corner.

Camilo Duran scored what proved to be the winning goal just before half-time, hammering the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the box. The match was played in difficult conditions caused by Storm Boelo, which made for a scrappy contest. Hibernian, managed by Marink Reedijk, remain without a league win since August and sit at the foot of the table, one point adrift.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill called the victory their 'best win of the season so far', praising his players' resilience and perseverance after they had suffered a Europa League defeat to Celta Vigo the previous Thursday. The win came at a cost, however, as defender Alistair Johnston was forced off after less than 20 minutes with a possible recurrence of the hamstring injury that had kept him out for the past two-and-a-half months.

How it is being reported

• Celtic boss Martin O'Neill full of praise for his players' resilience in 'best win of the season so far'Martin O'Neill hailed the resilience of his Celtic players after a 2-1 victory over Hibs which he insisted was their best of the season so far.Daily Mail Sport · 25 Oct, 18:20
• Duran nets winner as Celtic restore four-point lead at struggling HibsCeltic restored their four point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to leave Hibernian rooted to the foot of the table.Sky Sports · 25 Oct, 13:50

In this story: Celtic · Hibernian · Martin O'Neill · Camilo Duran · Owen Elding · Alistair Johnston · Rangers · Scottish Premiership

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