Celtic had to come from behind to draw against Dundee United at Celtic Park, who managed to extend their unbeaten run to six games.
Both sides came into this game in good form domestically. Celtic were coming off the back of back-to-back wins against the Edinburgh teams, including a 7-1 demolition of Hearts.
Dundee United came into this game off the back of a thrilling 3-2 win against New Firm rivals Aberdeen at Tannadice.
Both sides came close in the opening stages before Camilo Durán found the breakthrough for the home side. The Colombian continued his fine start to life at Celtic as he opened the scoring for the hosts with a composed finish in the 18th minute.
Dundee United produced a stunning response that resulted in the visitors being 2-1 to the good in the game just over 10 minutes after conceding the opener.
Zac Sapsford equalised with a well-taken header very similar to the one he scored against Aberdeen the previous week. Dundee United fans will be hoping that the Australian has rediscovered his goalscoring touch after a difficult start to the season.
Almost unbelievably, United found themselves ahead three minutes after their equaliser after Neil Farrugia scored his first ever goal for the Terrors. The ball fell to the Irishman in the box following a set piece situation and he managed to prod the ball home.
At half-time Dundee United fans might have allowed themselves to dream of a first win at Celtic Park in 34 years, but it wasn’t to be.
Liam Scales equalised for the hosts and Celtic began to ramp up the pressure from that point on. Dundee United ultimately held on for a point, which extended an impressive recent run against Celtic to just one defeat in the last four games.
Celtic return to Premiership action against Falkirk at the Falkirk Stadium this Sunday the 1st of November. Dundee United don’t play again until the 7th of November when they face struggling Motherwell at Tannadice.
