On This Day: Pittodrie saw Ange’s valiant Celtic victory

Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic showed their determination as they beat Aberdeen 3-2 on a cold night at Pittodrie. Despite being 2-0 up within twenty minutes thanks to Jota and O’Riley, Celtic discovered themselves pegged lower back as the Dons pulled themselves again on stage terms with two dreams in two minutes.

Despite the ordinary European-style double-tap of conceding twice, Celtic were able to reply immediately via Jota

Jota opened the scoring after a pass from Matt O’Riley observed him at the returned post. The Englishman then notched one for himself with a strike that deflected off David Bates and into the net. Celtic had been dominant however didn’t create as a great deal as they would like, perhaps due to the way that Aberdeen set up.

Aberdeen made adjustments at half-time and sought to get themselves returned into the game, in particular after they have been booed from the pitch. Aberdeen’s No.9 Christian Ramirez struck after a well-worked manoeuvre from Stephen Glass’ side. The striker peeled away from the Celtic defenders earlier than smashing the ball into the purpose from close range. Shortly afterwards, Lewis Ferguson headed the Dons level. McCrorie used to be fouled by Jota which allowed a free-kick to be swung into Celtic’s box and Ferguson to notch his seventh goal against the club.

Just moments after the Dons struck level, Jota struck a half of volley beyond Woods to send the Celtic End into wild celebrations. Postecoglou’s side had been then in a position to see out the sport confidently, despite the short spell of Aberdeen pressure.

It would be a huge win for Celtic on the way to the title, particularly as Rangers followers have been celebrating the Aberdeen equaliser solely to shortly come to be subdued due to Jota’s eventual winner.