Celtic claims 5-1 win against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Celtic defeated Kilmarnock 5-1 at Rugby Park on August 9, delivering a strong performance with new addition Kasper Høgh scoring a first-half hat-trick. Assistant Manager Shaun Maloney, filling in for Martin O'Neill during his recovery, praised the team's mentality and execution. This victory marks Celtic's second consecutive win of the season. Maloney expressed eagerness for O'Neill's return and noted that the players performed excellently despite the circumstances.
- •Celtic scores five goals to secure the win.
- •Kasper Høgh nets a hat-trick in his first match.
- •Shaun Maloney served as acting manager for the match.
- •Celtic's victory is their second in this season.
- •Martin O'Neill is recovering from a recent procedure.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Shaun Maloney: Post-match reaction from Rugby Park
"Celtic delivered a blistering performance at Rugby Park this afternoon (Sunday, August 9), putting five past Kilmarnock and taking all three points with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Neil McCann’s si...
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