Hartson goal gives Celtic Hibs win

Celtic 1, Hibernian 0 (full-time)

John Hartson gave Celtic manager Martin O’Neill a UEFA Cup selection dilemma after firing the first-half winner against Scottish Premier League basement club Hibernian at Parkhead.

Larsson‘s lack of confidence was again apparent in the 72nd minute when Hartson gave him the perfect ball for him to run onto.

But he lacked his usual conviction to take the chance and gave Zambernardi the chance to make the challenge.

The Swede was hurt just 10 minutes before the end when he went down in the box under the challenge of Fenwick and, despite calls for a penalty, referee McDonald again showed no interest.

Caig saved Shaun Maloney’s free-kick before Brebner gave Celtic a late scare when he blazed over with seconds left on the clock.

Larsson struggled to recover from the earlier tackle as he hobbled on.