Celtic beat Hibernian despite Johnston injury concern

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 21:31 · Archive

Celtic beat Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road, but manager Martin O'Neill expressed concern over an injury to full-back Alistair Johnston.

Celtic came from behind to beat Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road. Hibernian took an early lead through Owen Elding before Celtic equalised when Jason Kerr scored an own goal. Camilo Duran then struck what proved to be the winning goal just before half-time, his 10th of the season.

Manager Martin O'Neill hailed the victory as Celtic's best win of the season. He said: 'We didn't play great, but to me, I thought it was our best win of the season, considering the circumstances.' On the early goal, he noted: 'We were still on the bus when Hibs scored.' He praised Duran's contribution: 'Then Duran comes up with a wonder goal to win the game.'

The positive mood was dampened by an injury concern. Johnston, making his first appearance in two and a half months, was forced off after just 20 minutes as a second-half substitute. O'Neill expressed concern over the injury, which marred an otherwise impressive comeback victory that extended Celtic's lead at the top of the league.

How it is being reported

• Celtic beat Hibernian but Alistair Johnston injury mars Martin O'Neill's "best win"Celtic manager Martin O'Neill hailed his side's 2-1 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road as their best win of the season, but the result was overshadowed by an injury scare to key full-back Alistair Johnston, who limped off just 20 minutes after coming on as a substitute.Belfast Live · 25 Oct, 20:32
• Martin O’Neill outlines injury concern for Alistair Johnston after Celtic winHibernian 1 Celtic 2Belfast Telegraph · 25 Oct, 15:46

In this story: Celtic · Hibernian · Martin O'Neill · Alistair Johnston · Easter Road · Camilo Duran

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