"Celtic secure a 2-0 victory over Aberdeen, with Nygren scoring his initial goal and Hatate netting a stunning strike. The champions remain undefeated."
In the latest Scottish Premiership match, Celtic secured a 2-0 victory over Aberdeen, extending their unbeaten run in away games to five under manager Neil Lennon. This win places them at the top of the table, four points clear of their Old Firm rivals Rangers.
The game saw Benjamin Nygren score his first goal for Celtic, a remarkable strike falling backwards and directing the ball past Dimitar Mitov, Aberdeen's goalkeeper. Kieran Tierney provided the assist for Nygren's goal, sending in a low cross from the left-hand byline.
Reo Hatate added a second goal for Celtic, striking from the edge of the penalty area, with the ball hitting the underside of the crossbar before going in. The goal was set up by Nygren.
Aberdeen, on the other hand, are struggling in the league. After their 2-0 loss to Celtic, they find themselves at the bottom of the table, 12th in the Scottish Premiership, with no points from two matches and a goal difference of -4. Their current record stands at two losses and no wins or draws.
This is Aberdeen's worst start to a Premiership season since the 2003-04 season, and they have already lost their first two games of the current season. Their second loss was against Hearts, a team they had not lost to since the 2003-04 season.
Despite the early setbacks, Aberdeen showed resilience, with Adil Aouchiche having an early shot on goal that was saved by Kasper Schmeichel, Celtic's goalkeeper. Daizen Maeda also had an early second-half shot that was denied by Mitov.
However, these efforts were not enough to prevent a second consecutive 2-0 defeat for Aberdeen. The victory over Aberdeen gives Celtic a four-point lead over Rangers, as they continue their pursuit of a fourth consecutive Scottish Premiership title.
In the realm of European football leagues, the Premier League remains a notable competition. Despite their recent struggles, Aberdeen is finding it challenging to keep up with the pace, as they currently rank bottom in the Scottish Premiership. On the opposite end, Celtic, under the guidance of Neil Lennon, has secured a four-point lead over their rivals, Rangers, thanks to their latest victory against Aberdeen.
