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Celtic open goal account

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic News' started by Celtic Mad, Jul 21, 2005.

By Celtic Mad on Jul 21, 2005 at 11:01 PM
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    Celtic open goal account
    By Dubsbhoy

    Celtics toughest pre-season opponents Sporting Lisbon took the smile off 35,000 Celtic fans after only 20 minutes with a 25 yard deflected shot that beat David Marshall. Up to that point Celtic looked sluggish and out of sorts. But nearly 15 minutes later Aidan McGeady popped up at the back post to score the equalizer and Celtics first goal in 3 games. The McGeady goal got the crowd going and in turn they got the team going as Celtic start holding onto the ball and playing the game out of their half. The step up in gear paid off over 10 minutes later when John Hartson was put through one and one with the Lisbon keeper his first shot was saved but he put the rebound in to put the Celts up 2-1 just before half time.

    The second half seeing a few chances both ends as both managers tinkered with their teams and formations. One thing that stood out was the running from the wing backs, Mo Camara and surprisingly Craig Beattie got up and down the flanks to open up the Lisbon defense on one more than one occasion. In the end it was a good run out for the bhoys they got their first goals and nearly the first win only for a late goal, the squad still needs strengthen and lets hope by 12 0 clock tonight that can happen.

    Dubsbhoys man of the match: Chris Sutton.


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