Aussie Rogic completes Celtic comeback

GLASGOW, Dec 3, (AFP): Australian international Tom Rogic grabbed a last minute winner to complete a remarkable comeback by champions Celtic on Saturday as they beat Motherwell 4-3 in the Scottish Premiership.

The 23-year-old struck to keep Celtic eight points clear of bitter historic rivals Rangers, who leap-frogged Hearts into second after they beat Aberdeen 2-1 at Ibrox.

Hearts were held 2-2 away at Ross County, although the Edinburgh side had fought back from 1-0 down to lead 2-1 with two goals in two second-half minutes.

Celtic twice came from behind to secure the three points.

A Louis Moult double had Motherwell seemingly cruising at half-time but goals from Callum McGregor and Patrick Roberts fired Celtic level.

A minute later Lionel Ainsworth had Motherwell in front again but right from the kick off Stuart Armstrong equalised before Rogic grabbed the last minute winner.

Rangers and Aberdeen battled it out in their usual no-holds barred fashion as both players ended with 10-men.

Veteran striker Kenny Miller grabbed the opener in the 52nd minute, converting Joe Garner’s cross before Lee Hodson rifled home his first goal for Rangers in the 71st minute.

Clint Hill saw red for Rangers for a second bookable offence in the first minute of stoppage time before a bad tempered end to the match saw a further four players booked with Ryan Jack also sent off.

Andrew Considine headed home a consolation in the fifth minute of stoppage time but the Dons’ winless run — stretching back 25 years at Ibrox — continues.

Rangers struck seven minutes into the second-half to break the deadlock.

Garner spotted the run of Miller and played a perfect cross from the right to the back post where the 36-year-old striker blasted the ball home.