{"id":27529,"date":"2026-05-03T14:29:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T14:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/05\/03\/johnston-gets-8-scales-with-6-celtic-players-rated-in-their-win-against-hibernian\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T14:29:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T14:29:23","slug":"johnston-gets-8-scales-with-6-celtic-players-rated-in-their-win-against-hibernian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/05\/03\/johnston-gets-8-scales-with-6-celtic-players-rated-in-their-win-against-hibernian\/","title":{"rendered":"Johnston Gets 8, Scales With 6 | Celtic Players Rated In Their Win Against Hibernian"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A win this afternoon against Hibernian brought Celtic<\/a> level on points with league leaders Hearts, who will host Rangers on Monday night at Tynecastle. Jamie McGrath\u2019s marching order early into the game boosted the Bhoys, yet they had to rely on \u2018super sub\u2019 Kelechi Iheanacho\u2019s second-half strike to edge past Hibs at Easter Road.<\/p>\n

Below are the Celtic players rated in their 2-1 win against Hibernian.<\/p>\n

Viljami Sinisalo: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Should have done better to stop Joe Newell\u2019s goal from a set-piece situation that brought the ten-man hosts back in the game against the run of play.<\/p>\n

Alistair Johnston: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Returned to the starting XI after an impressive cameo last weekend against Falkirk. The Canadian made his presence known with overlapping runs and crosses. Also, set it up for Daizen Maeda, who found the net from a very close range late in the first half. Made way for Luke McCowan just over the hour mark.<\/p>\n

Auston Trusty: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showed his composure at the back, as he dominated the aerial duels and made several no-nonsense clearances against the home side\u2019s centre-forward pair of Martin Boyle and Owen Elding.<\/p>\n

Liam Scales: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

The set-piece, leading to Hibernian\u2019s equaliser, originated from his careless pass. Struggled during the duels and dribbling attempts despite completing the most passes in the match.<\/p>\n

Kieran Tierney: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tried to balance his game between attack and defence, as he had to be careful with the home side\u2019s counter-attacks, regardless of being a man down for the majority of the contest. His corner led to Iheanacho\u2019s goal that secured three crucial points in the title hunt.<\/p>\n

Callum McGregor: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another routine display from the skipper who controlled the tempo from the base as a deep-lying playmaker. McGrath\u2019s dismissal made his job easy due to a few attacking threats from David Gray\u2019s men.<\/p>\n

Arne Engels: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carried the ball forward from the deep to operate in the advanced areas. Played a few passes into the final third but failed to make a difference from set-pieces, unlike their opponents.<\/p>\n

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND \u2013 MAY 03: Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic celebrates after scoring his team\u2019s second goal during the William Hill Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic at Easter Road on May 03, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Zak Mauger\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hyun-Jun Yang: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Started the game slowly but improved with time, as he created the most opportunities from the right-hand flank. Was wasteful up top in terms of converting the opportunities before making way for Iheanacho around the 70th-minute mark.<\/p>\n

Benjamin Nygren: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Swedish \u2018number 10\u2032 spent most of his time up top as a second striker to break Hibs\u2019 resilience in the defensive third. Saw his efforts blocked and also missed a golden opportunity of finding the net. Was rather at fault during Hibernian\u2019s equalising goal moments before the half-time whistle. Made way for Anthony Ralston late in the match.<\/p>\n

Sebastian Tounekti: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was restored to the starting XI for his impressive cameo against the Bairns. But the Tunisian failed to impress, as his needless foul led to the spot-kick that eventually ended up in Celtic\u2019s net following a set-piece. Was taken off for James Forrest just over the hour mark.<\/p>\n

Daizen Maeda: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regained his scoring touch, as he exhibited his poaching skills to break the deadlock at the backend of the first half. Martin O\u2019Neill must be boosted by his late form, as the Japanese ace would be pivotal to their battle for silverware.<\/p>\n

Celtic Subs vs Hibernian<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Luke McCowan: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was lively with his runs and movements, but failed to make any significant impact.<\/p>\n

James Forrest: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was more direct and decisive with his runs in and around the attacking third.<\/p>\n

Kelechi Iheanacho: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showed his exquisite scoring ability, as he made no mistake to find the net when the ball fell favourably into his path following Tierney\u2019s corner.<\/p>\n

Anthony Ralston: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Successfully defended the one-goal margin during the final quarter of the tie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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