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Quick review

Camara's runs and crosses were the early inspiration for Celtic, who created the better early chances. The Killie defence were quickly under pressure. And Miller and Nakamura both sliced volleys wide at the back post.
Sloppy control from Lilley allowed Miller to steal the ball and deliver a fine, crossfield ball to the unmarked Zurawski, who drilled it low into the net from 10 yards for the opening goal.
Killie fell further behind when Zurawski curled in a cross that the rising Jarosik directed in off the far post via his shoulder from 14 yards.
Celtic were in total command after the break, Zurawski and McGeady sending drives just wide.
Garry Hay had to clear a Caldwell header off the line following a corner kick.
But Nakamura killed off Killie with a curling free-kick into the corner of the net from 20 yards.
Naismith pounced after Celtic failed to clear their lines, but Zurawski restored the advantage in the closing minutes.

Trivia

Celtic celebrated unfurling the championship flag by cruising to an opening-day victory.

Teams

Celtic:-
Boruc, Wilson, Caldwell, McManus, Camara, Nakamura, Petrov, Jarosik (Sno 84), McGeady, Zurawski, Miller (Riordan 88).

Subs Not Used:- Marshall, Thompson, Varga, Lawson, Wallace.

Goals: Zurawski 25, Jarosik 38, Nakamura 75, Zurawski 90.

Booked:- Boruc.


Kilmarnock:-
Smith, Fowler, Lilley, Greer, Hay, Naismith, Johnston, Frazer Wright, Di Giacomo (Leven 69), Invincibile, Nish (Wales 63).

Subs Not Used:- Bell, Grant Murray, O'Leary, Hamill, Stephen Murray.

Goal:- Naismith 87.

Booked:- Greer.

Att:- 54,620

Ref:- I Brines.

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