Watch unseen Shaun Maloney moment after Celtic's win vs Motherwell

The Bhoys moved within just two points of Hearts at the top of the William Hill Premiership following their defeat to Kilmarnock later that evening.

Goals from Yang Hyun-jun and Tomas Cvancara ultimately sealed a crucial victory for Martin O'Neill's men, their third on the spin.

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Post-match, Maloney was enthused and congratulated the Celtic players as they made their way off the pitch.

What did Martin O'Neill say?

"It was a great win, a great win for us," said Celtic manager Martin O'Neill post-match. "Naturally, I'm delighted with it. I thought it was a really good game of football.

"Motherwell are very fine footballing side, no question about that, and it was one of those where you just felt it was going to be really open and so it proved to be.

"Motherwell were very dangerous throughout the game, and we fought back brilliantly to win, so it was great."

Celtic return to action next Sunday, as they travel to face Dundee United at Tannadice.

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