Celtic create Champions League history on euphoric European night as they storm into playoffs - 5 talking points
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic forced a dramatic late winner to storm into the Champions League knockout stages after a dramatic night at Parkhead.Hoops sub Adam Idah forced an own goal from Loris Benito with just four minutes remaining to spark the celebrations – and relief.
Celtic produced a barnstorming display but couldn’t find a way to the net and it looked like their hopes of progress were going to go to the wire.But Idah barged his way into the box to seal the win and send the Scottish champs through before a ball is kicked against Aston Villa in the final game next week.
The roof came off Celtic Park – but nerves were put through the shredder. Brendan Rodgers has admitted he doesn’t pay much attention to the xG stuff loved by the stattos.
He would have been justified looking up the expected goals last night – as Celtic should have stuck about FIVE past the Swiss champs.But good things come to those who wait and rather than the expected gut punch, the Hoops finally found a way to goal.
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