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Celtic anniversary party deservedly spoiled by Dundee Utd as fightback falls short – big match verdict

A first half turnaround had the Tangerines on course to end lengthy Parkhead winless run before Liam Scales intervened…

By Ross Pilcher · Daily Record

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Dundee United held Celtic to a 2-2 draw at Parkhead, spoiling their anniversary occasion.
Camilo Duran opened the scoring for Celtic in the 18th minute.
Zac Sapsford and Neil Farrugia scored within three minutes to give Dundee United a 2-1 halftime lead.

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Dundee United held Celtic to a 2-2 draw at Parkhead, spoiling the host's anniversary celebrations. Camilo Duran gave Celtic an early lead after 18 minutes, but quick goals from Zac Sapsford and Neil Farrugia put Jim Goodwin's side ahead before halftime. Liam Scales eventually equalized in the second half to salvage a point for Celtic.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill made key halftime substitutions, introducing winger Jota and Hasseim Hassan. Jota set up Scales' equalizing header, but despite late pressure and chances from Mika Baur and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the home side failed to find a winning goal.

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