Celtic secured three points against Motherwell following a second-half performance influenced by substitute Yang Hyun-jun. The South Korean winger entered the match at the interval with the score level at 0-0. According to Sky Sports, Yang provided the cross for Adam Idah to score the opening goal in the 47th minute.
Motherwell equalised through Blair Spittal before Idah restored the lead for the visitors in stoppage time. Luis Palma added a third goal late in the match to confirm the result. The victory keeps Celtic within two points of league leaders Rangers, per the Scottish Professional Football League.
Manager Brendan Rodgers praised the impact of his substitutes during the match at Fir Park. The result marks a second consecutive win for the defending champions following a draw against Kilmarnock. Motherwell remains in ninth position in the table after the defeat. Celtic next face Dundee at home on Wednesday evening as the title race continues, according to ESPN.
