SNS GroupCeltic rounded off their training camp in Portugal with a 2-0 win over Sporting Lisbon.
Second-half goals from Reo Hatate and substitute Luke McCowan earned Celtic victory at the Estadio Algarve near Faro.
Brendan Rodgers’ side delivered a polished display and controlled possession for long spells against the Portuguese champions.
Celtic lined up with Dane Murray in central defence and summer signing Benjamin Nygren in midfield and created the better first-half chances, although goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel pulled off one save at full stretch.
Adam Idah failed to get enough power on two efforts from good opportunities and Daizen Maeda forced a good stop with a powerful volley.
Half-time substitute Johnny Kenny earned Celtic a 47th-minute penalty when he beat a defender to James Forrest’s cross after a slick and purposeful passing move. Hatate converted in off the goalkeeper.
Kenny was also involved in the second goal in the 72nd minute with his run and through ball setting up McCowan, who showed good feet before slotting into the bottom corner.
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