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James Delaney

Hibs v Celtic player ratings as Murphy shines and Marciano earns plaudits

Hibernian were unable to hold on to their two goal advantage as Diego Laxalt crashed home a late Celtic leveller at Easter Road to ensure a share of the spoils.

A gripping game in Leith saw the men in green and white race into a two-goal advantage courtesy of Jamie Murphy and Kevin Nisbet, but Odsonne Edouard's penalty dragged the visitors back into it.

A point is enough to keep the men in green and white in touch with Aberdeen in the race for the European spots in the Scottish Premiership.

Here is how the players rated at Easter Road:

Ofir Marciano - 8

Frustrated Celtic as he did Scotland for much of the contest but nothing he could do about either goal.

Sean Mackie - 8

Dealt superbly with the threat of Jeremie Frimpong for the majority of the 90 minutes.

Paul Hanlon - 6

Should have cleared better in the final stages from the free kick that allowed Laxalt to score.

Ryan Porteous - 6

A couple of decent challenges, but a mis-hit clearance led to the Celtic penalty.

Paul McGinn - 8

Very solid, and occasionally got forward to support Boyle

Alex Gogic - 7

One of his quieter games, but broke up play well in the middle of the pitch.

Martin Boyle - 7

Another quiet performance, and should have done better with a first half header, but won the penalty.

Stevie Mallan - 6

Struggled to make an impact but a few decent passes and deliveries.

Joe Newell - 7

Kept under close observation by the Celtic midfield, but able to play a few neat balls.

Jamie Murphy - 9

Probably his best performance in a Hibs shirt, scored and set up Kevin Nisbet

Kevin Nisbet - 8

Could easily have wilted after his penalty miss, but finsihed his chance brilliantly when it came.

Subs:

Melker Hallberg - 5

Stephen McGinn - 5

David Gray - 5

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