Kilmarnock 1-3 Celtic : Samaras is Greece Lightning

Georgios Samaras was a monster flop at Manchester City but the Greek striker can do no wrong in Scotland.

Samaras notched his second double in successive league games as Celtic whipped Kilmarnock 3-1 yesterday.

The Greek netted a late penalty after adding to Shaun Maloney's opener with a superb solo goal.

He picked up the ball in his own half, outpaced Frazer Wright and cut inside to finish with aplomb.

"It was a good run and good finish," the 23-year-old said. "It's the second week I am close to a hat-trick, but I hope it will come in the next game.

"These goals are giving me more confidence."

Goals from Steven Davis and Nacho Novo helped Rangers beat Motherwell 2-1 to stay top of the table.