As half-time approached, Michael Stewart's mis-hit shot from 30 yards was re-directed towards the Celtic goal by the unmarked Paul Mulrooney - who may have thought he was offside - and the ball flashed just wide of the target.

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On the hour, Caleb Folan was sent-off for kicking out at Martin Skrtel, whose mis-timed shot was headed in by Dirk Kuyt to make it 2-0.

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McGinn sealed the points for the visitors in the final minute with a mis-hit shot that evaded Smith.

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