Match Summary

Celtic Glasgow - SK Sturm Graz: 2-1

In a thrilling encounter at Celtic Park, Celtic Glasgow staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory against SK Sturm Graz. The match began with Tomi Horvat opening the scoring for Sturm Graz in the 15th minute, putting the visitors 1-0 ahead.

However, the second half saw Celtic come back strongly. Liam Scales equalised in the 61st minute with a decisive pass from Colby Donovan. Just minutes later, Benjamin Nygren headed home in the 64th minute, giving Celtic the lead, thanks to a brilliant assist from Arne Engels.

The match took a dramatic turn when Tochi Phil Chukwuani of Sturm Graz was sent off in the 70th minute, reducing his team to ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Sturm Graz attempted a comeback, but Celtic dominated possession with 65% and recorded 20 shots compared to 11 from Sturm Graz.

Celtic held onto their lead until the final whistle, earning a well-deserved win in front of their home crowd.

Man of the Match

Key player: Benjamin Nygren (Celtic Glasgow): Benjamin Nygren was the hero of the match for Celtic Glasgow, scoring the decisive goal that gave his team the 2-1 lead over SK Sturm Graz. His well-placed header in the 64th minute sealed the win for the hosts. Arne Engels also played a crucial role with a perfect assist for the goal. With this performance, Nygren not only turned the match around after Celtic had been trailing, but also secured a valuable home win for his side.

Conclusion

This was a hard-fought and passionate match where Celtic Glasgow showcased determination and composure to overturn the score and clinch a meaningful victory. Benjamin Nygren's decisive contribution highlighted the team's fighting spirit and collective strength.