Hibernian vs Celtic 1-2

Hibernian led twice and still lost, as Celtic came from 2-0 down to win 2-1 at Easter Road. Camilo Duran’s equaliser before half-time and the pressure after the break turned it Celtic’s way.

Owen Elding opened the scoring for Hibernian in the 3rd minute from Joe Newell’s assist, and Jason Kerr’s own goal in the 5th made it 2-0. Celtic replied in the 43rd minute through Camilo Duran, and Hibernian went in 2-1 ahead.

Celtic made one change on 52 minutes, then two more on 64 minutes as Haissem Hassan and Jota came on, before another double change on 73 minutes. Hibernian also made two changes on 68 minutes, with Thibault Klidjé withdrawn after booking and Joe Newell taken off in the 77th minute. Celtic completed the comeback after the interval and protected the lead through the closing stages.

The numbers were close in places and skewed Celtic’s way in others. Celtic had 61% possession and 571 passes to Hibernian’s 356, while also having more shots, 15 to 13, more shots on target, 4 to 2, and more corners, 6 to 2. Hibernian still finished with a higher xG, 1.39 to 1.18, while the foul count was level at 15 each and Hibernian made three saves to Celtic’s one.

There were five bookings in all. Celtic’s were Kasper Hogh in first-half stoppage time, Kieran Tierney on 80 minutes and Shumaira Mheuka on 85 minutes. Hibernian’s were Thibault Klidjé on 47 minutes and Marko Ivezic on 85 minutes. There were no red cards.