Celtic reaction: Matt O'Riley show, Kyogo Furuhashi letdown, Aberdeen camp won't be distraught - Joel Sked and Mark Atkinson discuss

Jota provided a moment of magic as Celtic began the defence of their cinch Premiership title with a comprehensive 2-0 win over Aberdeen at Parkhead.

However, it was midfielder Matt O’Riley who stole the show with an impressive performance – although forward Kyogo Furuhashi was surprisingly quiet.

Centre-back Stephen Welsh headed in the opener in the third minute of and Ange Postecoglou’s side dominated thereafter, although their superiority waned towards the end of the first half.

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Portuguese winger Jota sealed the win in the 75th minute with a terrific strike and in the end it was a comfortable enough victory against Jim Goodwin’s new-look Dons side, whose threat was only occasional.

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi attempts a shot on goal during the cinch Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow.Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi attempts a shot on goal during the cinch Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow.
Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi attempts a shot on goal during the cinch Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow.

The afternoon had started with cheers when captain Callum McGregor unfurled the league flag before kick-off at a packed Celtic Park.

The Scotsman had one of our chief football correspondents Joel Sked in attendance along with sports editor Mark Atkinson and the duo discuss events in Glasgow ...