Celtic 1-1 Motherwell: ‘No excuse’ for leaders not winning game, says Brendan Rodgers

In a dramatic clash at Celtic Park, Brendan Rodgers expressed his frustration as his Celtic side drew 1-1 with Motherwell. It was a roller-coaster of a game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

The match took an unexpected turn when Jon Obika’s late header secured a point for Motherwell in the 90th minute. This came just moments after David Turnbull converted a penalty, which had been awarded after a VAR review penalized Calum Butcher for tugging Mikey Johnston’s shirt. At that moment, it looked like Celtic was on the path to victory, but the visitors had other plans.

Motherwell, who had struggled with a nine-game winless streak, didn’t give up. They threw everything forward and capitalized on their only second-half chance as Obika nodded in Blair Spittal’s corner, sending the away fans into wild celebrations.

Rodgers expressed his disappointment after the match, saying, “A draw at home always feels like a defeat. We’re disappointed. We had enough opportunities to win the game, over 80% possession. We didn’t create as much as we’d like, but the chances we had should have been enough.”

The result means that Celtic’s lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership extends to nine points, but second-placed Rangers have two games in hand, making the title race even more intriguing.

The match showcased some impressive goalkeeping, with Liam Kelly of Motherwell making crucial saves throughout the game. Celtic had the lion’s share of possession and two penalty kicks, but they couldn’t secure the three points.

This result has opened the door for Rangers to narrow the gap further, and there’s now a real possibility that the margin could be just three points by the next Old Firm derby on 2 January.

For Motherwell, this point could mark a turning point in their season. They’ve been on a 10-game winless run, which is the longest in the division, but this result could provide the momentum they need to reignite their campaign, especially with favorable fixtures on the horizon.

In the end, it was a thrilling encounter that kept fans guessing until the final moments. Celtic may have been frustrated by the draw, but football’s unpredictability was once again on full display at Celtic Park.

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More about Motherwell’s Late Equalizer

• Celtic 1-1 Motherwell Match Report
• Brendan Rodgers’ Post-Match Interview
• Jon Obika’s Late Equalizer
• Scottish Premiership Standings
• Liam Kelly’s Goalkeeping Performance
• Motherwell’s Recent Form