Manbyman

SCOTT BAIN Watched with some consternation as a Jozo Simunovic clearance hit his crossbar and alert to a save from James Wilson in the second period as Aberdeen pushed ............... 7

MIKAEL LUSTIG

Unnecessarily involved in a tussle as he kept the ball off of Sam Cosgrove in the latter stages of the game, for which the Aberdeen player was booked. Also had a run-in with Lewis Ferguson which could have been avoided ... 7

FILIP BENKOVIC Let fly with a rasping effort shortly after Celtic had missed from the spot but was denied by Joe Lewis. Strolled though the game without incident .7

DEDRYCK BOYATA Involved in a sickening clash of heads with Gary MackaySteven just before the break. Surprisingly returned to the fray after being stitched and bandaged on the sidelines. Played in the pass for Ryan Christie to open the scoring. Off just before the hour ...... 7

KIERAN TIERNEY shift but looked up and a down little jaded. the Usual flank Enjoyed the celebrations with what is becoming a tradition of reaching for the megaphone ......................... 7

JAMES FORREST

Looked bemused to be booked after trampling on Max Lowe. Worked hard on the flank but incurred the wrath of Scott Sinclair at one point in the opening period for not squaring the ball into the six-yard box ................... 7

RYAN CHRISTIE Copped a mouthful from Derek McInnes for an exuberant challenge on Shay Logan in the opening minutes of the game but had the last laugh as he netted the opener. Booked for a foul on Graeme Shinnie .................. 8

CALLUM McGREGOR

Had Ferguson on top of him for much of the game which clipped his wings. Much more creativity once Scott Brown arrived in the second period .................................... 7

TOM ROGIC Clipped the outside of the post with a raking effort from the edge of the box with just six minutes on the clock .......... 7

SCOTT SINCLAIR

Devastated when he saw his penalty saved by Lewis. Had to be dragged to his feet by Lustig in the aftermath and lost a little concentration after that. Hit an effort high and wide after being put through by McGregor ......... 6

ODSONNE EDOUARD

Dragged Andrew Considine out of position at times but fluffed his lines in the late stages of the game when he had a chance to bury it ...... 7

SUBSTITUTES

JOZO SIMUNOVIC Almost made an immediate impact on the game; first touch was a clearance which soared over Bain and clipped the bar .................... 5

SCOTT BROWN Wound up Dons kid Ferguson as the minutes ticked by ......... 5

OLIVIER NTCHAM On for the final five minutes as Celtic looked to see the game out .............................. 4