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Scottish Premier League
Oct 27, 2012 at 3pm UK
 
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Kelly (62' pen.), Sheridan (43')

Kilmarnock secure surprise win over Celtic

Goals from Cillian Sheridan and Liam Kelly help Kilmarnock beat Celtic 2-0 in a surprising win at Parkhead.

Goals from Cillian Sheridan and Liam Kelly secured all three points for Kilmarnock in a 2-0 win over Celtic in the SPL this afternoon.

Kilmarnock's Liam Kelly celebrates© PA Photos

Celtic's first sight on goal came after 16 minutes when Emilio Izaguirre sent a cross into the box, but Miku could not get on the end of it.

Joe Ledley missed a great chance on 27 minutes, putting his shot wide of the goal.

Cillian Sheridan came close from a corner, but Fraser Forster cleared it away from his goal.

Sheridan put Kilmarnock ahead two minutes before half-time, taking the ball around Forster in a one-on-one before slotting home.

After 62 minutes, Kilmarnock were awarded a penalty and Liam Kelly converted to double the away side's lead.

Izaguirre pulled a goal back for Celtic on 76 minutes, but his goal was ruled out for offside.

Celtic threw everything at Kilmarnock, but could not find a way through.

Cammy Bell then denied Tony Watt from inside the penalty box after 86 minutes.

The final whistle blew with Kilmarnock securing all three points at Parkhead.

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