The game turned bizarre when Hibs goalkeeper Jim Leighton collided with John Collins and was stretchered off with a head wound. With no backup keeper available, Jackson was forced to don the gloves.
Celtic immediately capitalised on the inexperience, with Pierre van Hooijdonk scoring a tap-in. However, the situation became even stranger as Jackson swapped back to outfield play, leaving Leighton unable to return due to blood rules.