Celtic warmed up for their Champions League assault by moving two points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership after eventually breaking down a resilient Dundee at Parkhead.
All three goals came after the interval with David Turnbull’s penalty, Kyogo Furuhashi’s header and Matt O’Riley clever finish enough to put a frustrating first half to bed.
The visitors posed a decent attacking threat, with Hoops goalkeeper Joe Hart called into action to thwart Luke McCowan from point-blank range. Frontman Amadou Bakayoko also skied an effort over the crossbar from eight yards out in the closing stages.
Celtic appeared to find their groove after Turnbull’s opener and they now head into Tuesday’s Champions League opener against Feyenoord in a positive mindset.
Here’s our Celtic player ratings following the 3-0:
Unused subs: Scott Bain (GK), Odin Thiago Holm, James Forrest, Anthony Ralston.
9. David Turnbull - 6/10
Not at his best again. Opened the scoring from the penalty spot after the break. Subbed. | Getty Images
10. Daizen Maeda - 7/10
Arguably carved out the best opportunity of the first half before having a goal chopped off by VAR after controlling a long ball and firing past the keeper. | Getty Images
11. Yang Hyun-jun - 7/10
A big chance for the South Korean to impress with Abada out injured. Looked a threat with his pace and dangerous final ball posing problems. Subbed on the hour mark. | Getty Images
12. Kyogo Furuhashi - 8/10
The Hoops hero at Ibrox last time out, went down the tunnel to receive some treatment on a shoulder problem but returned and got on the scoresheet to double Celtic’s lead from McGregor’s cross. Turned provider with a dangerous cross for O’Riley to make it three. Subbed after 68 mins. | Getty Images