Celtic restored their four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a narrow win against struggling Kilmarnock.
Liam Scales hooked Camilo Duran cross into the top corner in the 26th minute as they head into the international break after back-to-back wins.
Celtic – and Kasper Hogh in particular – otherwise had a frustrating day in front of goal, with Benjamin Nygren missing a second-half penalty.
Hogh saw an early goal ruled out as his goalless run extended to 16 games, having last found the net with a hat-trick against Kilmarnock on his second appearance.
The Danish striker finished from seven yards after being set up by Nygren and ran to the standing section to celebrate.
His joy was short-lived as referee John Beaton was summoned to the monitor and gave a free-kick to Killie for Mika Baur’s challenge on Greg Kiltie.
Killie had some good first-half chances and Celtic could not get the two-goal cushion in a dominant second half.
The champions were nearly made to pay in stoppage time, but Ieuan Owen could not make any contact with Erik Ring’s inviting cross inside the six-yard box.
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The key moments from Celtic Park
1: SAVE! Sam Johnstone is called into action early. He gets down to save Tom Lowery’s first effort, then reacts quickly to deny him again.
13: GOAL CELTIC! Kasper Hogh breaks the deadlock, but referee John Beaton is called to the monitor.
15: NO GOAL! Hugh’s strike is ruled out for Mika Baur’s foul on Greg Kiltie in the build-up.
26: GOAL CELTIC! Camilo Duran sends the ball into the box, Liam Scales sticks out his leg and the ball loops into the net.
28: SAVE! Michael Schjonning-Larsen has a go from distance, but Johnstone pushes it clear.
51: CLOSE! Colby Donovan is just inches from doubling Celtic’s lead.
53: SAVE! Duran’s curling effort from outside the box is saved by Nico Mantl.
57: OVER! Hogh’s powerful strike from just inside the box flies over the bar.
75: PENALTY TO CELTIC! Replays show the ball hit Aaron Tshibola’s arm and the referee points to the spot.
76: PENALTY MISSED! Benjamin Nygren steps up but his shot is saved by Mantl.
90+1: CLOSE! Erik Ring sends in a low ball and Ieuan Owen is inches away from knocking it in.
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