Baur’s Debut Goal Keeps Celtic Perfect
Mika Baur scores his first Celtic goal to secure a 1-0 win against St Johnstone.
The update
Mika Baur scored his first goal for Celtic in a 1-0 victory over St Johnstone, extending the club’s winning start to their Scottish Premiership title defense to six games. The goal came from a cross by Haissem Hassan in the 52nd minute. Celtic goalkeeper Sam Johnstone made a key save to deny Joel Cotterill early in the second half. The defending champions held on to remain five points clear of second-placed Rangers.
Why it matters
Celtic’s perfect start puts significant pressure on their rivals, particularly Rangers, who are currently five points behind. Baur’s goal is a positive early sign for the club’s attack, especially with a Europa League tie and an Old Firm cup and league double on the horizon.
What to watch
With a Europa League tie and an Old Firm cup and league double coming up, Martin O’Neill made five changes to the starting lineup. The performance against St Johnstone was described as a “hard-fought” win, indicating that Celtic may face tougher tests in the coming weeks.
Sources
- skysports.com — Match report and goal details
- Celtic F.C. — Team news and match context
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