Aberdeen v Celtic as it happened

1. Dons go to within three points off leaders Celtic
2. Powerful Hayes strike put Dons ahead
3. Church close-range effort doubled lead
4. Griffiths' low shot consolation for visitors

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We didn't score early enough, it was too late when Leigh scored

There's a lot to play for and everything is in our hands. We're going to fight to the bitter end to win this title

Ronny DeilaCeltic manager

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The atmosphere was terrific. The supporters made it a special night for us and the players never let them down

The performance was full of intent. We were worthy winners tonight

Derek McInnesAberdeen manager

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Think it's time for Deila to go. He gained the support of the fans last year but I haven't heard the Ronny roar at a Celtic game in a long while. I think that says a lot.

Declan, Glasgow

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Leigh Griffiths' late strike proved only to be consolation for Celtic

Martin Dowden

BBC Scotland at Pittodrie

"It was a sensational atmosphere befitting a top of the table clash. This was a game which could deliver a genuine title race. It did."

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Celtic on a domestic level are a shambles with loaned players half rate players and a system which doesn't work. Delia should resign. He's had enough time.

Tom

Celtic don't deserve to win the league based on this.they've been complacent for years and are going backwards rapidly.'mon the dons!!!

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Liam McLeod

BBC commentator at Pittodrie

This was a huge result for Aberdeen tonight

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FULL-TIME Aberdeen 2-1 Celtic

Aberdeen claim their second win over Celtic this season after first-half goals from Jonny Hayes and Simon Church.

The result cuts Celtic's lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to three points and both sides still have 14 games to play.

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GOAL Aberdeen 2-1 Celtic (Griffiths)

Leigh Griffiths sidesteps a couple of challenges and finds the bottom right corner with a low shot. Too little too late?

Martin Dowden

BBC Scotland at Pittodrie

"Aberdeen deserve this. They've continued to attack with Celtic appearing largely toothless and lacking in creation and desire.

"Ronny Deila will be criticised but Derek McInnes should take the spotlight. He's done a magnificent job with this Aberdeen side."

ADDED TIME

Three minutes of stoppage time begin.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Cammy Smith takes over from opening goalscorer Jonny Hayes.

Scott Allan came on moments ago for Celtic in place of Mikael Lustig.

Erik Sviatchenko ventures forward to boost the Celtic attack, is found by Scott Brown's reverse pass and then fizzes a low ball across the face of goal. No takers for the visitors.

Five minutes left.

PENALTY APPEAL

Aberdeen's Adam Rooney goes down in the Celtic box after being chased by two defenders but referee Steven McLean is unmoved by the spot-kick appeals.

Into the last 10 minutes.

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This has been coming for Celtic. Very lightweight, in both boxes. Griffiths needs help. I cannot believe the blind faith many fans have shown deila/board. How can other top five sides assemble decent defences on a shoestring, but not us.

Chris, Mount Florida