• Celtic 1-0 Qarabag[br]• Boyata 82It had been suggested that to stand any genuine chance of reaching the next round of Champions League qualification Celtic would need to recall at least a two-goal lead into next week’s second leg against Qarabag. There was talk of exhausting journeys into the Azerbaijani unknown – as if the Scots will travel east by 19th-century steamboat – placing even more importance on getting a comprehensive result at home. As it transpired,Ronny Deila’s side were thankful to have anything at all to stow in their hand luggage.“The game is definitely not won yet,” the Norwegian admitted, or adding that the 1-0 win had been a reflection of the game as a whole. “In European football this is a favorable position. If we score [in Baku],they need three. I’m very happy that we didn’t concede against a very favorable team that was very tough to play against. We have given ourselves a favorable chance to depart through now.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com