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It was a frustrating afternoon for Celtic after they struggled to break down Aberdeen in a 0-0 stalemate.
The visitors stuck to their task well as Neil Lennon’s side couldn’t get their passing game working.
An unlikely source, Kristoffer Ajer created Celtic’s best opening of the first half as he drove forward before unleashing a low shot that needed tipped past the post by Joe Lewis.
The Norwegian defender thought he had put his team in front minutes later as he headed home Ewan Henderson’s free kick but the linesman’s flag cut short any celebrations.
Derek McInnes and his players continued to make life difficult for the hosts after half time with Odsonne Edouard having their only real chance of the second period as he shifted the ball onto his right foot in the box but Lewis in goal was once again equal to the Frenchman’s close range effort.
The Dons very nearly nicked all three points at the death when Sam Cosgrove set up Stevie May just yards out but the striker’s header flew way over.