Trusty Scores His First Celtic Goal

Centerback Scored Celtic's Second in Victory over St. Mirren

Auston Trusty marked a memorable milestone in his Celtic career by scoring his first goal for the club in a commanding 3-0 victory over St Mirren at Celtic Park. The American defender, who joined the Scottish champions in a £6 million move from Sheffield United on transfer deadline day, demonstrated his aerial prowess by powering home a header from Arne Engels' precise left-wing corner kick past goalkeeper Zach Hemming.

Nicolas Kuhn stole the headlines with a clinical double, taking his impressive season tally to 16 goals, but it was Trusty's breakthrough moment that added another dimension to Celtic's attacking arsenal. The defender joined an increasingly prolific group of Celtic backline players to find the net this season, including fellow-American Cameron Carter Vickers, who also played 90 minutes in the win.

The comprehensive win highlighted Celtic's remarkable offensive output under Brendan Rodgers, with the team now having scored 55 goals in just 20 league matches. Their attacking prowess has been a defining feature of their campaign, though they face an intriguing challenge in their next fixture against Dundee United – the only Scottish side to have kept them scoreless this season following a goalless draw at Tannadice last month.

Looking ahead to Wednesday's rematch with Dundee United at Celtic Park, Trusty will be eager to build on his first goal. His celebration, marked by a triumphant fist pump, captured the defender's joy at opening his Celtic account. As the champions continue their title defense, Trusty's ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch adds another valuable dimension to Rodgers' high-scoring side.