MATCH 1912 - Saturday 18 March 2023

SEASON 2022/23

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  3  HIBERNIAN  0

Scorers:  Jota, Oh, Haksabanovic;  Campbell

Oh Hyeon-gyu 

Hibs are reduced to ten men very early in the game after two bookable offences for their forward, Youan.  The 10 men then take the lead from a VAR awarded penalty and hold the lead until half time.  Early  in the second half Celtic equalise and the second goal of the match is also via a penalty. 

Celtic take the lead with less than 10 minutes to play and it's a special moment for recent signing Oh.  

Personal note:

• 30th Celtic match of the season
• The 120th time seeing this fixture

MATCH 1911 - Wednesday 8 March 2023

SEASON 2022/23

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  3  HEARTS  1

Scorers:  Maeda, Kyoto, Haksabanovic;  Ginnelly

Celtic came from behind after Hearts took an early take to level midway through a stop-start first half due to VAR checks and injuries which meant six minutes were added from the first 45 minutes.  In the second half Celtic score two very good goals - a well workedpassing move and a solo effort - to eventually see off third place, Hearts.

Personal note:

• Milestone - My 100th league match between the sides
• Overall the 117th match I've attended between the clubs
• It was also the 122nd time seeing Hearts which includes matches v Barcelona, Sunderland, Motherwell & Hibernian.