Soccer Football - Scottish Premiership - Celtic v Aberdeen - Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - May 27, 2023 Celtic players receive a guard of honour by the Aberdeen players as former manager and player Jock Stein is displayed in the stands before the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
The current SPFL champions were greeted by giant images from the past as they emerged from the tunnel to face Aberdeen.
Barry Robson’s side formed a Guard of Honour but looking down on the arena were images of Jock Stein and Willie Maley forming the cornerstone of the Green Brigade’s Tifo.
It was an imposing and inspiring sight as a more recognisable Celtic side started the match on the front foot to put Aberdeen under serious pressure.
Full stadium display ? pic.twitter.com/zG6Qgi256U
— Celtic Goals (@celticgoalsreal) May 27, 2023
The fans had to wait 27 minutes for the opening goal but it was well worthwhile as a brilliant Greg Taylor pass opened up the Dons defence, Kyogo Furuhashi sold defenders a dummy then smashed a shot high into the net for his 26th goal of the season.
Five minutes later Kyogo doubled the lead as the hoops roared back to form a week ahead of their bid to win the Scottish Cup Final by seeing off Inverness Caley Thistle at Hampden.
HALF TIME Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen.
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A composed finish from Kyogo fires the champions ahead! Watch all the action live on Sky ? pic.twitter.com/zYOo4tIZ1o
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) May 27, 2023
? Two goals in quick succession!
Celtic double their lead, it’s ???? man Kyogo again! More goals to come in this match? ?? pic.twitter.com/uhBwoh2w7t
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) May 27, 2023
Stunning and Excellent! Great visual displays at the Park! Two Celtic Giants in Jock Stein and Willie Maley.