Aberdeen 1 Celtic 3 as defence tested and Kyogo delivers again - 3 things we learned
Brendan Rodgers was handed a tough first away trip on his return to Scottish football but saw his side run out 3-1 winners in the end. Celtic made the perfect start as Liel Abada ghosted in at the back post to latch onto a loose ball. Referee Kevin Clancy said no goal, but a lengthy VAR check ruled to the goal to stand, firing the Hoops into an early lead on 10 minutes.
READ MORE: Inside Ange Postecoglou's Spurs meeting as ex-Celtic boss hands Son captaincy after Harry Kane exit Rodgers made some big calls at half time. David Turnbull, the star of last week, was hauled off with the benched Reo Hatate given the nod. Carter-Vickers was also taken off as a 'precaution' with Stephen Welsh replacing him.
Fast starters Celtic may have eventually cruised to an opening day 4-2 win over Ross County but much was made of a sloppy opening 15 minutes that invited pressure from the Highlanders. Abada’s finish was enough to get Rodgers’ side noses in front at the Irishman will be pleased with a more vibrant start from his side.Gone are the days of the Carl Starfelt and Cameron Carter-Vickers combo which became a mainstay under the Postecoglou era.And today was a big test of the pairing, with some early issues needing to be ironed out. They were both posted missing as Aberdeen found a way back in.
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