Adam Idah scored his second Celtic goal from the penalty spot in second half stoppage time to lead the Hoops to victory.
After a foul on Kyogo Furuhashi and an on-field VAR review, Celtic were given their second penalty of the game. Up stepped Idah again, with a crucial goal to give Celtic a 2-1 lead after Dylan Levitt levelled.
🗣️ “That is absolutely massive in the race for the title!”
Adam Idah scores his second penalty of the night after a long VAR check for Joe Newell’s foul on Kyogo. Watch live now on @SkyFootball 📺 pic.twitter.com/7jb5yW701u
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For much of the season, Celtic have been crying out for a penalty taker, and the Irishman is certainly that man.
Having joined on transfer deadline day, Idah’s impact has been instantaneous for Celtic, and tonight he has taken his chance to prove himself despite doubts over his goalscoring record at Norwich City.
With Celtic in the midst of a title race, Idah’s goals are already proving vital to the cause. To have such a calm player from the spot will undoubtedly prove crucial in retaining the Scottish Premiership title.
Idah ultimately carried Celtic victory and if the Bhoys can improve their performances the club has a striker to rely on the most pressured situations.
