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Scottish Premier League
Oct 20, 2012 at 12.30pm UK
 
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0-5

FT(HT: 0-4)
Ambrose (18'), Wanyama (32', 38'), Watt (86'), Hooper (15')

Celtic put five past St Mirren

Celtic run riot at St Mirren, scoring five times through Gary Hooper, Efe Ambrose, Tony Watt and a Victor Wanyama brace.

Celtic coasted to victory over St Mirren after a dominant first-half performance saw them score four goals inside 40 minutes.

Gary Hooper got things going on 15 minutes with a simple finish after finding himself unmarked in the penalty area.

Celtic players celebrate© PA Photos

Efe Ambrose doubled their advantage soon after, meeting a Charlie Mulgrew cross to score his first goal for the club.

Victor Wanyama scored a brace in six minutes to put the match beyond doubt before the break, following up a neat finish with a curling effort from distance.

St Mirren regained a measure of composure in the second half but could not find a way back into the match.

Tony Watt added his name to the scoresheet five minutes from time, heading home a pinpoint cross from Emilio Izaguirre.

Wanyama came close to completing a hat-trick in injury time when his powerful header crashed against the woodwork.

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