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Glasgow Live

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Will Lancaster

Celtic player ratings as Hibs loss continues poor run; McGregor excellent, Kobayashi sketchy

Celtic Hibs Elie Youan Ange Postecoglou Callum McGregor Scott Bain Anthony Ralston Daizen Maeda Hoops Liel Abada

Hibs shocked Celtic at Easter Road as Lee Johnson's side won 4-2 over the champions with a quality performance in the capital.

Hibs started the better side, with Elie Youan almost bagging the opener after a just one minute - though he couldn't quite beat the Hoops defence after some sloppy clearances from Yuki Kobayashi. Celtic then began to pile on the pressure, and when Liel Abada missed a gilt-edged open goal, it could well have been one of those days for the Hoops.

However, when Callum McGregor was fouled in the box towards the end of the first half, a subdued Easter Road crowd was plunged into dismay when Reo Hatate calmly slid home the opener.

Elie Youan threatened to upset the apple cart with a strong volley shortly after the break, but just as Hibs started to get back into the game, Oh struck from six yards to restore the lead.

But a Daizen Maeda red card absolutely killed Celtic, with Kevin Nisbet's penalty, a Youan second from Scott Bain's howler and a towering header from Paul Hanlon absolutely shocking the Celtic dugout. They can no longer reach 100 points, and Hibs now have a tantalising final day against Hearts to secure fourth place. Glasgow Live takes a look at how Celtic's players fared on a sunny evening in Leith.

Scott Bain - 6

Some strong saves in the first half as Hibs laid siege to the Celtic goal. Almost went off injured with a groin injury but soldiered on and was incredible in the second half. Superb performance.

Yet it was ruined by an absolute howler for the third, as the Scot let Youan's strike slip through his fingers.

Anthony Ralston - 6

Rarely beaten at the back but whilst he was formidable in defence, his attacking prowess left a lot to be desired. Booked for the penalty.

Carl Starfelt - 6

Solid as per, but despite being under the cosh he did have one or two shaky moments. Passing somewhat AWOL, but again wasn't helped by his defensive partner...

Yuki Kobayashi - 5

Was bullied twice in the opening minute by Youan. Poor centre-half performance in the derby and today did nothing to change the overall view on him.

Alexandro Bernabei - 6

Almost the alternative to Ralston; whilst decent going forward, the majority of Hibs' attacks came down his side. Not a bad performance from the diminutive wing-back.

Callum McGregor - 8

Another cultured performance from the skipper. Kept play ticking higher up the pitch and won the penalty. A proper captain's performance and you really can tell when Celtic are without their star man.

Tomoki Iwata - 6

Not bad, not great. Iwata kept things going but didn't add anything in an attacking or defensive sense. Hooked on the hour.

Reo Hatate - 6

Japan star didn't quite have the influence that he usually has but still dominated proceedings. Calm penalty to take the lead.

Liel Abada - 5

Missed an absolute sitter after 20 minutes. Not quite the prolific spell we're used to from the Israeli.

Sead Haksabanovic - 4

Some decent twists and turns but he was another who went off injured. Low score due to his limited time on the field.

Oh - 6

Came close with a few efforts before the break but to no avail. Scored with a neat finish in the second half. He'll be happy for more game time and match fitness..

Subs

Daizen Maeda - 5

Instantly brought a more complete performance than Haksabanovic did. Great squared ball for McGregor to capitalise. Then, unlike him, lost his head for a second yellow. Uncharacteristic.