Celtic approaching league title after Johansen scoring – Dagbladet.no

• St. Mirren – Celtic 0-2 (0-0)

(Dagbladet): Celtic have already won the Scottish League Cup. Tonight took Ronny delicious men bounds against seasonal second major triumph, as the title chase continued with a 2-0 victory over table jumbo St. Mirren in the series.

It was long aimlessly at St. Mirren Park, but goals from James Forrest and Stefan Johansen during the match last 26 minutes ensured made the three points they had come.

– We nil and win 2-0. It is a good achievement, says Deila satisfied.

Tough match

Homemade did long difficult for Celtic. After 64 minutes, was the score still 0-0. At that time felt Deila that he had to make something – team was in the process of releasing two important points in the promotion battle against Aberdeen 2nd.

On the sidelines stood both Efe Ambrose and Nir Bitton ready to come in, but before they came so far rolled Celtic up an attack.

After several rapid combinations ended ball to end in an otherwise anonymous Forrest. From around 12 meters used 23-year-old one touch to paste it into the net at corner.

– It was opposite movements and players created good angles. It was a very good goal. It opened up the fight, says Deila adding that St. Mirren had not a single real scoring chance during the settlement.

The scoring led simultaneously to glorious celebration scenes in Celtic camp. Deila were among those who clenched his fists and roared in pure gledesrus.

– It was a tough match. St. Mirren was well organized and was very deep. They fought hard, so it was difficult to break them down, explaining a relieved Deila afterwards.

Icy Johansen

It was no wonder, for the redemptive goal changed the conditions for the fight itself total.

Celtic no longer needed chase goal, it was rather St. Mirren who had come on the pitch. Gary Teale bottom placed crew managed however not to create large.

Instead it was Celtic who maintained pressure against St. Mirren defense. 11 minutes before full time resulted in a handball in the 16-yard box, which gave Johansen ability to decide the game from the penalty mark.

The Norwegian national team player had the opportunity in the fixed executioner Kris Commons’ absence and solved the task masterfully. With calmness and precision sent Johansen goalie to one corner and the ball in the other.

– Broony (captain Scott Brown, journ. Note.) Asked if I would take the penalty. There I was happy to do, Johansen says.

Can clear triple

This means that Celtic manager has at least one hand on the championship trophy. With nine games leading team with eight points.

It makes the possibilities are that Deila can do something only two managers have succeeded before him:

To win three titles with Celtic in the same season. For that to happen they must also win the FA Cup. There are Celtic qualified for the semifinals against Iverness 19 April.

– We have great confidence in the team. We begin to see better trained out, we have the ball much more and we have a higher pace in our game, says Johansen.

– There are nine games left of the series. This was important for us. Now we just maintain the concentration for each match the next few weeks, it continues Norwegian 24-year old.