Celtic stroll to victory over weak Hearts
Loovens and Fortune do the damage in a minute
Although Celtic were the stronger team in the first half, it was all about the second 45 at Celtic Park.
From the start of the second period, Celtic seemed brighter and very quickly had the game wrapped up.
Hearts were always likely to struggle to pack a punch up front and you know that Celtic will waste chances so the 0-0 at half-time was no surprise.
The opening goal came from a set-piece but its origins were possible a bit fortunate. Braafhied was trotting across to take the kick but the left back was carrying an injury and Glenn Loovens pointed out that it may be wise for him to hang back.
The kick was taken by Diomansy Kamara instead and his scuffed near-post ball found its way to Loovens, who after seeming a bit startled to be afforded so much time and space in the box eventually volleyed home to relieve the pressure at Celtic Park.
Celtic took the lead at East End Park on Sunday but were pegged back almost immediately. This game saw another quick fire goal after Celtic’s opener but this time it was 2-0 to the hoops as Marc Antoine Fortune broke down the left, drew the goalkeeper and poked the ball home.
The off the ball movement from Robbie Keane has been very impressive but his shooting in the box is probably still a bit too eager. It is obvious that Robbie is trying very hard to impress the fans and inspire his team-mates but a bit more composure in front of goal will bring the Irish striker even greater rewards.
It was easy to lose count of the amount of chances Keane missed but the fact that he was creating them and keeping the linesman happy with a number of tight offside decisions would have went some way to earning Keane’s wages this week.
All in all, and finally after the past two horrible midweek’s, Celtic fans had something to smile about on a weeknight. They only clawed back the two points on Rangers and the game is now 8 points but any step in the right direction will be gladly accepted by the hoops faithful.
Can Celtic cut the gap to 5 points by Saturday night?
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couldnt believe rasmussen didnt start tonight. not bothered anyway 3 points and cut the gap. MON THE HOOPS
Kev
I couldn’t believe it either, he should have at least came on for the last ten minutes instead of Samaras.
Good result.
Perfect result. Plenty of chances…..again. No surprise to hear that Motherwell had a legitimate goal chopped off against the shame that would’ve put them 2 zip up. Just as well things seem to be clicking for us at the right time as we cannot rely on our ref’s and officials to be honest and fair where the shame are concerned. It’s gonna be a tough ride but judging by the shames awful football an Bah Heed Miller bumping his gums about having greater “firepower” (no laughing at the back) What more incentive do we need????
Brilliant 2nd half performance – that’s what we pays our money for. Ra-Ra must be a bit peeved at not getting on in front of Sami.
Keano will still easily reach double figures in his brief tenure here. At least he has the footballing brain to constantly be in these positions.