Scottish Premier League Roundup, Aug 14

Scottish Premier League Roundup, Aug 14

Published Aug. 14, 2010 5:37 p.m. ET

Rangers opened its defense of the Scottish Premier League title with a 2-1 win over visiting Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Kenny Miller and Steven Naismith put Rangers 2-0 ahead by the 57th minute with a close-range rebound and an angled shot into the bottom corner, but Jamie Hamill pulled a goal back for Kilmarnock from the penalty spot.

Celtic opened with a 1-0 win at Inverness, with Paddy McCourt scoring the only goal in the 56th.

Paul Hartley's hat trick led Aberdeen to a 4-0 win over Hamilton and the biggest win of the day, while Hearts drew 1-1 with St. Johnstone, and Dundee United drew 1-1 at St. Mirren.

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