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Alan Galindo

Celtic player ratings vs Motherwell as Hoops' 100 per cent home gone after rare dropped points

Celtic's 100 per cent home record is GONE after a rare dropped points in the Scottish Premiership.

The Hoops went into the clash with 16 home wins from 16 and heavy favourites to defeat a Motherwell side making the trip to Glasgow in the final fixture before the league split. Callum McGregor scored the opener at Parkhead and at that point you expected the champions to go one and secure a comfortable win but Kevin van Veen stepped up to score an excellent solo goal and stun the home crowd to secure a massive point.

It's not the result or performance Ange Postecoglou would have expected on the back of last week's mauling of Kilmarnock and with the Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers next week. The result increases the gap at the top to 13 points with five games to play as the Light Blues are offered the chance to reduce that to 10 tomorrow and keep the wait for the Hoops' confirmation as champions to go on for a little bit longer. Here's how we rated the home side.

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Joe Hart - 6

Made a save with his foot after just 25 seconds. Quiet afternoon despite picking ball out of net. No chance at with Kevin van Veen goal.

Alistair Johnston - 6

Forced Liam Kelly into a smart save from a low fired effort across goal. A key figure since his arrival.

Cameron Carter-Vickers - 6

Back in the side after being rested at Kilmarnock due to the astroturf surface. Key player and cert for Hampden next week. Should have scored from yards out, when it looked easier to net than miss.

Carl Starfelt - 6

A constant in the backline. Likes to play out the back. Often plays better when beside CCV. Big chance to score but Kelly saved. Should really have done better with header.

Greg Taylor - 6

Constantly up and down Celtic's left-side. Solid campaign and made the position his own. May have felt he could have done better to stop Kevin van Veen. Subbed.

Callum McGregor - 7

Skipper brings such a calmness to the team. Always looking for next pass and keeping ball moving. Cracking strike for the opener at Parkhead.

Tomoki Iwata - 7

Another big chance to impress. Postecoglou been cautious with midfielder but could force his way in for Rangers next week. Subbed.

Matt O'Riley - 6

The man in form at the business end. Two goals last week and the preferred option again. Played better in recent weeks. Subbed.

Sead Haksabanovic - 6

Took a painful one but recovered. Will be keen to stake a claim with Jota struggling of late and a big game to come. Subbed.

Daizen Maeda - 6

Excellent run to get on McGregor pass but header well saved. Collided with post but was fine. Always puts in a shift.

Kyogo Furuhashi - 6

Always busy and searching for that 30th goal. Excellent turn and hit but ball went just wide. Liam Kelly then denied the hitman when through one on one. Booked.

Subs

Oh Hyeon-gyu - 3

Brought on with Mooy. No real chances of note. Missed huge chance to win it.

Aaron Mooy - 3

Found himself on the bench lately. Had an excellent campaign and sure to play an important role in the run-in.

Rocco Vata - 2

Thrown in with 10 minutes plus to play in bid to find winner.

David Turnbull - 2

On for the final minutes against his old club.

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