Hibernian hosted Celtic at Easter Road on December 28, 2022, in a Scottish Premiership fixture that ended in a 4-0 defeat for the hosts. The visitors dominated from the early stages, with Aaron Mooy opening the scoring in the 28th minute before adding a penalty just before the hour mark.
Who scored for Celtic
Celtic’s attacking trio found their rhythm before half-time, with Daizen Maeda doubling the lead in the 36th minute. The Japanese international’s goal came shortly after Mooy’s opener, putting the visitors in a commanding position at the break. The second half saw Kyogo Furuhashi add a fourth in the 64th minute to seal the victory.
Aaron Mooy’s double performance
Aaron Mooy was the standout performer for Celtic, scoring twice during the match. The Australian midfielder found the net either side of half-time, with his second goal coming from the penalty spot in the 58th minute. His performance was instrumental in Celtic’s comfortable win at Easter Road.
Celtic’s attacking display
Celtic’s attacking play was efficient throughout the 90 minutes. Daizen Maeda’s goal just before half-time and Kyogo Furuhashi’s strike after the restart completed the scoring. The visitors’ attacking trio combined effectively to overwhelm the Hibernian defence.
League implications
The result left Hibernian winless in the match, with Celtic extending their advantage at the top of the Scottish Premiership table. The defeat was part of a challenging period for Hibernian, who were 3 points behind the league leaders entering the fixture.
Current squad status
Hibernian’s current squad situation shows the team sitting 7th in the Scottish Premiership table with 3 points from 2 games played this season. The team’s recent form shows one win and one loss, with a goal difference of 0 after scoring 3 and conceding 3. Rocky Bushiri remains sidelined for the current campaign.
Next challenge
Hibernian will look to bounce back when they face Dundee away on August 30, 2026. Dundee currently sit 2nd in the table, presenting a tough test for the hosts. The team will be aiming to improve on their current standing and build on the points earned from their opening games.
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