This time, Rakim opted for a more traditional delivery. He curled the ball high into the box, aiming for the cluster of players gathered near the penalty spot. Kristoffer Ajer rose above everyone else, using his height to get a clean header on the ball. The powerful header was directed towards the bottom right corner, but Ball who covered the post was there to smother the ball before it could cross the line.
Aberdeen wasted no time in launching another counter-attack. The ball was quickly played out to Stevie May on the left wing, who had just come on and was full of energy. He drove forward with purpose, leaving Jeremy Toljan in his wake as he sprinted down the touchline. Chaos quickly ensued as all the players swarmed back into the Celtic half either chasing after him or trying to support him.
