Watch Daly’s double as Celtic B prove too strong for Cumnock Juniors

The Celtic B side notched up an impressive 4-1 win over Cumnock Juniors on Friday night.

Since losing to Beith in their opening fixture the young Celtic have won five out of six with the other match a 1-1 draw at home to Johnstone Burgh.

The Junior clubs stepping up from the West of Scotland League have found the young Celts a real step up in class.

Clydebank, Renfrew and now Cumnock have lost 13 goals to the Celtic B side who put an emphasis on sharp passing that is creating chances and goals.

Other than Francis Turley and Sean McArdle it is a very young Celtic side.

Conor Daly is only 17, his double against Cumnock took him onto five goals in the Lowland League alongside three assists.

Lucas Clearie is also 17, so far he has scored eight goals in six Lowland League appearances.

Only results and fixtures are covered on the club website. On Twitter/X they publish a team, half time and full time updates with scorers.

Fortunately Cumnock Juniors provided a good eight minute video from Friday’s match.

CELTIC B 4-1 CUMNOCK JUNIORS

After no goals in the first 35 minutes there were three before the half time break.

A great passing move opened up the Cumnock defence with McArdle calmly finishing to open the scoring.

Cumnock equalised with a fortunate shot that came off the post and the back of the Celtic goalkeeper.

Daly put Celtic back in front in the 44th minute after getting the break of the ball in the penalty box.

In the second half Celtic were too sharp and strong for their opponents.

Daly showed his versatility with a 20 yard effort to extend Celtic’s lead while Clearie was well positioned at the back post to score from a quick break down the right.

On Tuesday Celtic are away to Dumbarton on the KDM Trophy followed by a Friday night match at home to Auchinleck Talbot in the Lowland League West.

NOTE: BBC website provides teams, scorers and line-up/formation.