It wasn’t the greatest of starts when he slipped trying to get onto a pass from Liam Scales but on his first team debut Owen Moffat delivered quality rather than quantity.
Moffat had replaced Adam Montgomery after 63 minutes, soon after Ross County had equalised with Celtic badly in need to a lift.
It seemed to be about five minutes before Scales laid that pass off but Moffat recovered and showed his eye for goal with a decent looking shot that required a deflection to take the sting off it.
In injury time Moffat made his mark, showing a cool head as the pressure mounted with Celtic chasing an equaliser.
Five minutes in he played the pass to Callum McGregor that resulted in a shot at goal that struck a Ross County elbow before going for a corner.
From the cleared corner it would have been easy to fire in a shot at goal- instead he played the ball to McGregor who fed Tom Rogic before the back post cross that Rony Ralston headed home.
It was far from a gentle, controlled debut but definitely one that won’t be quickly forgotten.
Congratulations Owen..Well deserved ????
— AnnFrances Murray (@AnnFrancesMurr3) December 16, 2021
Extremely impressed by @owenmoffat02 for the goal at the end. He stays composed and doesn’t waste the ball with a stupid long shot into bodies. He instead works it wide so a better opportunity can be created. Resulting in the goal
Calm in a high pressure environment https://t.co/Xnyblhfk7f
— Bhoys Analytics (@BhoysAnalytics) December 16, 2021
Amongst all the madness ?
A huge congratulations to academy graduate Owen Moffat on making his competitive debut this evening
Well-deserved rewards for his performances in the LL this season. Kept his head at the end in the build up to the goal too ? pic.twitter.com/tTRdIqW2HL
— Lewis Laird (@LewisLaird01) December 15, 2021
Another huge contribution from academy graduate Tony Ralston tonight with the late winner
Several players who came through the academy on the field tonight and playing their part – including a debut for Owen Moffat. Brilliant to see once again ? pic.twitter.com/EapAOppmXm
— Celtic Youth and Loan Highlights (@celtic_ylvids) December 15, 2021
That’s a league winning goal that. ???? Delighted for Ralston…. He’s been unbelievable this season…. And delighted for Owen Moffat making his competitive debut. Magic pal ?? ??
— Liam McGrandles (@liam_mcgrandles) December 15, 2021
Well done young Owen Moffat, thrown into the lion’s den, and did well! ?
— Robert B (@Robert88B) December 15, 2021
excited to see young Owen Moffat coming on the pitch.
— LussBhoy (@LussBhoy) December 15, 2021
The young Celt came on and played well, congratulations, they will all get a chance under Ange.