Match Summary

Feyenoord Rotterdam – Celtic Glasgow: 1–3
Celtic Glasgow battled back from an early deficit to stun Feyenoord 3–1 in Rotterdam. Ayase Ueda opened the scoring for the hosts in the 11th minute, but Yang Hyun-jun equalized just 20 minutes later. Reo Hatate then flipped the script with a goal before halftime, capping a strong individual display. Second-half substitute Benjamin Nygren sealed the deal in the 82nd minute, finishing off an assist from Daizen Maeda. Despite enjoying equal possession and more total shots, Feyenoord couldn't make their chances count.

Man of the Match

Key Player: Reo Hatate (Celtic Glasgow)
An all-action performance from the Japanese midfielder, who turned the tide in Celtic's favor with a crucial assist and a goal.
Hatate set up Yang Hyun-jun’s equalizer in the 31st minute and struck himself just over 10 minutes later to give Celtic a 2-1 lead.
His contributions were instrumental in flipping a 1-0 deficit into a commanding position before halftime, setting the foundation for a memorable 3-1 away win.

Conclusion

Celtic Glasgow showed tremendous resilience and clinical finishing to overcome an early setback and secure a vital away win. While Feyenoord started brightly, it was Celtic’s sharp execution and impactful substitutions that proved decisive.