Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic: Kasper Hogh scores hat-trick in Scottish Premiership win
Celtic defeated Kilmarnock 5-1 in the Scottish Premiership, driven by a first-half hat-trick from Kasper Hogh. The team was managed by Shaun Maloney in the absence of Martin O'Neill.
Why it matters
Records a significant result in the Scottish football league, impacting the early season standings.
Image source, SNS Image caption, Kasper Hogh put Celtic on the road to victory with three well-taken goals
Kasper Hogh scores first Celtic goals with first-half hat-trick
Benjamin Nygren adds to lead, but Michael Schjonning-Larsen replies before Luke McCowan restores advantage
Celtic led by Shaun Maloney in absence of Martin O'Neill after time in hospital
The veteran manager missed the game as he continued convalescing at home following "a small procedure" in hospital earlier this week, with assistant Shaun Maloney guiding the reigning champions to a second win of the new season.
Celltic enjoyed a dream start on the new grass surface at Rugby Park, taking the lead after just 64 seconds.
Kieran Tierney fed Arne Engels on the left and his cross was met by Hogh and the summer arrival from Bodo/Glimt rose to firmly head home.
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