Celtic secured a 1-0 victory over St Mirren in their Scottish Premiership title defence, with the winning goal coming from Luke McCowan in the 87th minute. The team held 77% possession but struggled to convert opportunities, having an expected goals total of only 1.74. Despite the frustrations of the match, Celtic's defense was strong, allowing only 0.27 expected goals for St Mirren. This marked Celtic's fifth consecutive opening day win, showcasing their dominance in past encounters with St Mirren and their successful history in season openers under manager Brendan Rodgers.
Celtic's victory was marked by a remarkable 87th-minute goal from Luke McCowan, ensuring they began their Scottish Premiership title defence with a win.
Despite dominating possession at 77%, Celtic's expected goals were underwhelming at 1.74, highlighting their struggles to convert chances into goals.
Celtic achieved their fifth consecutive opening day win, indicating a strong start to the season, compared to rivals Rangers, who drew their opening game.
The match showcased Celtic's defensive prowess, limiting St Mirren to just 0.27 expected goals, further underscoring their strong performance.
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