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Celtic had an early chance when a long ball caught the Hibs defence napping and Larsson was able to pick out Stilian Petrov but the Bulgarian shot straight at Andersson. Scott Brown was causing Celtic problems with his pace and close control.
But it was Celtic who went in front when a speculative cross from McManus flashed across the penalty box and Agathe beat the dithering Roland Edge to steer the ball in via the post. Pearson then put Petrov clean through on goal but the midfielder tried to pick out Agathe at the back post instead of going for goal and the chance was wasted.
Celtic did extend their lead after 35 minutes and it was more calamitous defending that led to Larsson claiming his first of the day. Andersson opted to let a long ball bounce into his area but his more celebrated Swedish compatriot nipped in to steal the ball from his fingertips on the edge of the box and rolled the ball into an empty net.
Celtic began the second half in determined mood and were further ahead after 49 minutes when Larsson ran on to a Lennon pass and slotted the ball through Andersson's legs.
With the points wrapped up and Barcelona to face on Thursday, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill made changes - taking off Larsson, Lennon and Paul Lambert.
In the 80th minute Hibs' miserable afternoon was compounded when the ball broke to Agathe and his low shot found its way through the legs of the luckless Andersson. Worse was to follow for the home team when teenage defender Jonathan Baillie was red carded in the dying stages for clashing with Celtic substitute Craig Beattie.

Trivia

Henrik Larsson hit two goals to become Celtic's all-time third top scorer.
Future Celts Gary Caldwell and Scott brown lined up for Hibs, while Derek Riordan came on as a sub.

Teams

Hibernian:-
Andersson, Smith, Whittaker, Edge, Baillie, Caldwell, Nicol, Reid (Riordan 68), Scott Brown, Dobbie (Zambernardi 73), McManus.

Subs Not Used:- Alistair Brown, McCluskey, Orman.

Sent off:- Baillie.


Celtic:-
Marshall, McNamara, Balde, Kennedy, McManus, Agathe, Lennon (Mjallby 63), Lambert (Smith 68), Pearson, Larsson (Beattie 63), Petrov.

Subs Not Used:- Douglas, Sylla.

Goals:- Agathe 18, Larsson 34, Larsson 49, Agathe 80.

Attendance:- 9,456

Referee:- D McDonald

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