Yang Completes Paisley Comeback as Celtic Beat St Mirren
Celtic showed true title winning character to turn a tough afternoon into a triumph. The Hoops earned a big 2-1 victory over St Mirren at the SMiSA Stadium on 5 September 2026. It was a game where Celtic had to dig deep after falling behind early on.
St Mirren started with plenty of energy and made things hard for Celtic. Nikolas Agrafiotis scored for St Mirren in the first half. That goal gave the home side a 1-0 lead before the referee blew for half time.
Going behind in the first half meant Celtic had to lift their performance. The players knew they needed to move the ball quicker in the second half. Falling behind to that early Agrafiotis goal forced Celtic to take more risks going forward.
Celtic came out after the break with high energy. The team pressed higher up the pitch to win the ball back early. This tactical change pushed St Mirren deep into their own defensive shape.
Scales Strikes Back
The early pressure in the second half paid off for Celtic. Liam Scales scored an equalising goal for Celtic in the 51st minute. His goal brought Celtic level at 1-1 six minutes into the second half.
The goal by Liam Scales changed the mood inside the ground. Celtic took total control of the midfield after that 51st minute equaliser. The Hoops kept passing the ball forward to search for a winner.
Celtic kept the pressure high and won second balls all over the pitch. The defence stayed sharp to prevent any quick counter attacks from the home team. That strong shape allowed Celtic to keep attacking without fear.
Yang Delivers Final Blow
The dominance paid off midway through the second half. Yang Hyun-jun scored for Celtic in the 68th minute. That goal put Celtic into a 2-1 lead and completed the comeback in Paisley.
The second goal was built on great combination play in attack. Camilo Durán assisted Yang Hyun-jun for Celtic's second goal. Durán picked out the run before Yang finished the move with composure.
That assist from Camilo Durán made all the difference in the match. His sharp vision created the chance when space was tight in the box. Yang took full advantage of the service from Durán to put Celtic in front.
This victory was a special moment for the match winning winger. Yang Hyun-jun was scheduled to depart for Asian Games duty after the match against St Mirren. Scoring the winning goal was a brilliant way to sign off before his journey.
Leaving for international duty right after a big match is never easy. Yang Hyun-jun was scheduled to depart for Asian Games duty after the match against St Mirren, making this performance even more valuable for his team. He gave everything for the club before stepping onto the plane.
Celtic held firm during the final minutes to protect their 2-1 lead. The team kept their shape and saw out the remaining time to claim all three points. The comeback showed the spirit inside the squad.
Winning away from home after trailing at half time sends a strong message. Celtic showed patience, quality, and determination to flip the match around in the second half. The three points were well deserved after a solid second half display.
Now Celtic must adjust their attack for the coming weeks. With Yang Hyun-jun scheduled to depart for Asian Games duty after the match against St Mirren, how will the manager reshape the forward line to replace his winning goals?