Dundee 1-2 Celtic: James Forrest’s brace keeps Brendan Rodgers’ side three points ahead of Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership
- James Forrest gave the visitors the lead with a superb volley in the 30th minute.
- The 32-year-old added a second goal after the break to make it three points.
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Dundee 1-2 Celtic: Brendan Rodgers’ side secured three points at Dens Park to maintain their advantage at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
In his first league start for the club since November, James Forrest provided a timely reminder of his class in the 30th minute, connecting with a Kyogo Furuhashi strike and volleying home from the edge of the area.
Tony Doherty’s side, however, responded well to falling behind and were unlucky not to equalise, particularly during a period of sustained momentum after the break.
James Forrest scored a brace on his first start since November as Celtic beat Dundee
The one-club man opened the scoring with a sensational volley from the edge of the box.
The hosts enjoyed some momentum after the break, but were unable to find an equalizer.
Forrest then doubled his side’s lead with a breakthrough finish just after the hour mark.
Antonio Portales scored his first goal for Dundee but Brendan Rodgers’ side held on for three points
Forrest was there again with a moment of magic shortly after. The winger gained possession outside the Dundee penalty box before playing a slick one-two and heading home.
Dundee refused to go down without a fight, however, and a deflected Antonio Portales strike wrong-footed Joe Hart to give the hosts a glimmer of hope.
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