Celtic won 6-4 in a chaotic pre-season friendly against Queen’s Park.
Brendan Rodgers again used a host of fringe men and regulars to get a feel for how his side shapes up - although he is yet to make a summer signing. Off the back of a 1-1 draw with Ayr United last week, it was the goal scorer on that night who netted again, Kyogo finding his route to another opener.
Stephen Welsh’s pass sent him on his way but the defender’s poor header allowed Ruari Paton in to fire home a quickfire leveller. The hosts then hit Celtic on the counter-attack and Dom Thomas curled low into the corner to give them a merited 2-1 lead, but a topsy-turvy first 30 minutes wasn’t done there with Kyogo turning Yuki Kobayashi’s shot home.
Matt O’Riley volleyed home to end the first half with a 3-2 Celtic lead. The Hoops had control from here and Kyogo made it a hat-trick in the second 45, before Oh came off the bench to net. Goals continued to rain with Louis Longridge lobbing Benjamin Siegrist after a defensive mix-up.
Francis Turley netted a sixth for Celtic and Tyrece McDonnell got a fourth for the Spiders as this bonkers game spawned an eye-popping 10 goals. Up next for the Premiership champions is a pre-season tour of America and fixtures against DC United, Man City and Chelsea. Here is how we rated the Celtic players against the Spiders.
Stephen Welsh’s pass sent him on his way but the defender’s poor header allowed Ruari Paton in to fire home a quickfire leveller. The hosts then hit Celtic on the counter-attack and Dom Thomas curled low into the corner to give them a merited 2-1 lead, but a topsy-turvy first 30 minutes wasn’t done there with Kyogo turning Yuki Kobayashi’s shot home.
9. Hyun-jun Yang - 5/10
The quietest of the front three. Linked up well with Kwon but wasn't as impactful as other attackers. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
10. Kyogo - 9/10
Almost scored early doors then quickly scored two inside 30 minutes, and could have had a hat-trick by that stage. Got his match ball by the second half. Looks on-form early doors. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
11. Mikey Johnston - 8/10
Returning to the fold after a West Brom loan. Looked sharp, playing a part in two of the Celtic goals and caused Queen's Park an issue just about every time he had the ball. Appears up to speed already. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
12. Kwon Hyeok-kyu - 6/10
On at the break for O'Riley. Eager to get involved in action. Played a part in the fourth and overall can be happy with his output. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group