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In the central match of the 17th round of the Scottish Premier League on Sunday, at Glasgow's visit, Celtic met Aberdeen and regained the first place after winning a victory in a fierce battle that temporarily took the second leader of this season, Hearts of Edinburgh.
1 - 3
53` [1 - 0] Jamie Winter
56` [1 - 1] Aiden McGeady
58` [1 - 2] Stilian Petrov
64` [1 - 3] Paul Telfer
After a dull first half, where the guests had more chances to score, the game opened up for the hosts as Jamie Winter scored a precise shot into the bottom corner of the goal from Barry Nicholson's pass in the 53rd minute.
However, Aberdeen's lead lasted only three minutes, as soon after Bobo Balde's shot, the ball rebounded to Aiden McGeady and he sent it into the net. Celtic soon took the lead - the goalkeeper failed to hold onto the ball after John Hartson's shot, and Stilian Petrov was the first to rush to it and score into the empty net.
This match disrupted the home team, and in the 64th minute, Glasgow team player Paul Telfer's shot hit the far corner of the goal, securing the victory. Celtic won their seventh away game and now leads the main pursuer, Hearts club, by a minimal margin, having a 17-point advantage against the defending champions Glasgow Rangers.
