- James Forrest gave the visitors the lead with a stunning volley on 30 minutes
- The 32-year-old added a second goal after the interval to secure three points
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Dundee 1-2 Celtic: Brendan Rodgers’ side secured three points at Dens Park to maintain their advantage at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
In his first league starts for the club since November, James Forrest offered a timely reminder of his class on 30 minutes, connecting with a flick-up from Kyogo Furuhashi and volleying home from the edge of the box.
Tony Doherty’s side responded well to going behind however, and were unfortunate not to draw level, particularly during a sustained spell of momentum after the interval.
James Forrest netted a brace in his first start since November as Celtic defeated Dundee
The one-club man opened the scoring with a sensational volley from the edge of the box
The hosts enjoyed a sustained spell of momentum after the interval but were unable to equalise
Forrest then doubled his side’s lead with a drilled finish just after the hour mark
Antonio Portales netted his first goal for Dundee but Brendan Rodgers’ side held on for three points
Forrest was again on hand with a moment of magic shortly after however. The winger snatched possession outside Dundee’s penalty box before playing a deft one-two and drilling home.
Dundee refused to go down without a fight though, and a deflected strike from Antonio Portales wrong-footed Joe Hart to give the hosts a glimmer of hope.
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