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Celtic Secures Europa League Knockout Spot
30 Jan
Summary
- Celtic defeated FC Utrecht 4-2 to reach Europa League knockout stages.
- An early strike, own goal, penalty, and header sealed Celtic's victory.
- Manager praised players despite a slow start to the competition.
Celtic has successfully advanced to the knockout stages of the Europa League following a decisive 4-2 win against FC Utrecht. The victory was secured through goals from Benjamin Nygren, an own goal by Nick Viergever, an Arne Engels penalty, and an Auston Trusty header. Though FC Utrecht mounted a brief challenge with two goals, Celtic maintained control to clinch the win.
Manager Martin O'Neill expressed his delight with the team's performance and the result, particularly highlighting their pressing game. He acknowledged moments of concern when the opposition scored, but ultimately commended the players for their effort and tenacity, especially after a slow start to their Europa League campaign. Celtic now awaits the draw to learn their next opponent in the play-off round.
