Controversial penalty gives Bhoys parity at the break

Hamilton 1 Celtic 1

Hamilton 1 Celtic 1

A dubious Shunsuke Nakamura penalty allowed Celtic to head into half-time of their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hamilton on level terms.

Accies had taken a surprise lead through Richard Offiong and had a couple of other decent chances to add to their tally in the first half.

But their hopes of a shock win against the champions were dealt a blow when Martin Canning was sent off for a challenge on Cillian Sheridan – which appeared to be outside the box – and Nakamura converted from the spot.

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