MOTHERWELL, Scotland (Interstat) — Motherwell opened its Scottish Premiership season with a stunning 2-0 upset over favored Celtic on Tuesday at Fir Park.

Ibrahim Said scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute, capitalizing on early pressure. Elliot Watt sealed the victory with a second goal in the 58th minute. The result defied pre-match projections that heavily favored Celtic.

The match grew contentious, with Celtic receiving three yellow cards in a four-minute span early in the second half. Motherwell’s defense held firm to secure the clean sheet. Celtic begins its league campaign with a loss, while Motherwell starts with a statement win.