Anyone who hoped for a high-scoring affair on Flag Day would’ve walked away from Celtic Park pleased on Saturday afternoon. A 4-2 win for the Bhoys got their season off to the perfect start as Kyogo, Matt O’Riley and David Turnbull got on the scoresheet.
It was the Scotland midfielder who opened the scoring early doors from the spot:
🗣️ "As cool as you like from David Turnbull!"
Celtic have the lead after Greg Taylor wins a penalty! Watch Celtic vs Ross County live on Sky 📺👇 pic.twitter.com/wPC6jyLMaF
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) August 5, 2023
Soon after, a sweeping move saw Liel Abada cross for the talismanic Kyogo who couldn’t really miss after finding space in the box:
🍀 Turnbull ➡️ Abada ➡️ Kyogo ➡️ GOAL!
The champions double their lead! It's 2-0 at Celtic Park. Watch it live on Sky NOW 📺 pic.twitter.com/bdiGUFPhFN
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) August 5, 2023
Turnbull then added a third just before half time. The 24-year-old tapped in at the back post after Matt O’Riley showed great persistence out wide:
🔥 Turnbull at it AGAIN!
He fires in from the back post to put Celtic 3-0 up at half-time! First-half analysis coming up next live on Sky 📺 pic.twitter.com/MxNFbrHmkH
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) August 5, 2023
County got one back just before the hour although O’Riley restored the champions’ lead on 73 minutes, the Dane thundering home from just inside the box:
🎆 As cool as you like!
Matt O'Riley chimes in on the action, a well-worked goal to make it 4-1. More to come before full-time? Watch the final minutes live on Sky now 👇 pic.twitter.com/sMfHQ3z09D
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) August 5, 2023
After this, the visitors did get one back late on but it was majorly insignificant. Celtic ran out worthy winners and got their season off to the perfect start as a result of today’s win.
