Ismaila Soro scores first Celtic goal against Dundee United

Ismaila Soro scored his first purpose for Celtic in Wednesday’s Three-Zero defeat of Dundee United in a Scottish Premiership encounter.

Since becoming a member of the Bhoys on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Israeli Premier League aspect Bnei Yehuda on January 27, 2020, the Ivorian midfielder has failed to search out the web, though his first season was marred by the outbreak of Covid-19.

In opposition to the Terrors, nevertheless, he ended his wait as Neil Lennon’s crew strolled previous the guests on the Celtic Park.

With each groups taking part in fluid soccer within the opening levels, Soro gave the Hoops a 23rd minute lead courtesy of a chic 30-yard strike after amassing a cross from Callum McGregor – with the trouble crusing previous goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist.

22′ – Soro produces a beautiful end from distance to open his #CelticFC account! The Hoops lead! 🟢

🍀1⃣-Zero⃣🟠#CELDUFC https://t.co/jnOGlLIKGa pic.twitter.com/Al7B86eUGB

— Celtic Soccer Membership (@CelticFC) December 30, 2020

5 minutes earlier than the half-time break, he turned supplier for David Turnbull because the hosts took a two-goal benefit into the locker room.  Soro performed the Scotland youth worldwide from 30 yards from purpose, moved in direction of the inside-right then despatched a low effort previous Siegrist.

15 minutes from full-time, Odsonne Edouard sealed the triumph after taking advantage of an help from Leigh Griffiths. Edouard snuck in behind the Dundee’s backline and lofted a deft lob over the goalie.

After a powerful shift, the African was changed within the 80th minute by captain Scott Brown.

80′ – #CelticFC sub:

⬅️ Soro
➡️ @ScottBrown8

🍀Three⃣-Zero⃣🟠#CELDUFC pic.twitter.com/9SE6m0KjIS

— Celtic Soccer Membership (@CelticFC) December 30, 2020

For Micky Mellon’s crew, Cameroon‘s Jeando Fuchs was an unused substitute.

Due to this end result, the quadruple treble kings prolonged their successful streak to 6 from six throughout all tournaments. They’re second within the log having accrued 43 factors from 18 outings – 16 wanting leaders Rangers who’ve performed three video games extra.

Born in Yakasse-Me, Cote d’Ivoire, Soro started his profession at native aspect Moossou earlier than heading to Moldova’s Saxan. After impressing within the 2016-17 marketing campaign, he was snapped up by Belarusian aspect Gomel earlier than shifting to Israel seven months later.

Within the 2018-19 season, he performed a outstanding function because the Bloomfield Stadium giants defeated Maccabi Netanya on penalties at Haifa’s Sammy Ofer Stadium to emerge as champions of the Israel State Cup.  

He’ll be aiming so as to add to his purpose tally when Celtic go to Leon Balogun and Joe Aribo’s Rangers on January 2, 2021.