Thomson prolongs Celtic's title wait

0 Comments | AFP, March, 2007

GLASGOW (AFP) — Falkirk midfielder Steven Thomson stunned Celtic by scoring the winner in a shock 1-0 victory over the Scottish Premier League leaders on Sunday.

Gordon Strachan's side could have moved within three points of clinching the title with a victory, but Thomson's first half header was enough to condemn Celtic to only their third league defeat this season.

It was a miserable day at blustery Brockville park for the Glasgow club. Craig Beattie missed an early penalty for the visitors, who then finished with 10 men after defender Stephen McManus and Falkirk's Carl Finnigan were sent off following a first half flare-up.

After defeats against AC Milan and Rangers, Celtic have now lost three consecutive matches for the first time in 13 years.

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