Unbelievablepublished at 21:31 BST 18 August 2021
Celtic 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageHow do you describe that? Celtic have a couple of stabs at it, but they just can't get it over the line
Summary
Kyogo nets sixth goal in six games after Hart diverts effort on to upright
Forrest turn and shot deflected in to double lead
Second leg in the Netherlands next Thursday
Winner goes into Europa League group stage; loser drops into Conference League groups
Unbelievablepublished at 21:31 BST 18 August 2021
Postpublished at 83mins
Celtic 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
How did that stay out?
It's AZ who look to be finishing the stronger, but Celtic burst to life again and are only denied by two tremendous stops from the AZ goalkeeper and a goalline clearance.
Tony Ralston bursts to the byline and Odsonne Edouard's shot is blocked by Hobie Verhulst, the striker's header is then scooped off the line then Adam Montgomery's header is cleared by the forehead of Bruno Martins Indi.
Incredible...
'Ralston & Welsh really good'published at 21:28 BST 18 August 2021
Celtic 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageEvery time it comes into the box it seems to be Welsh or Ralston getting a head on it. They've been really good tonight
YELLOW CARD James McCarthy (Celtic)published at 82mins
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Substitute James McCarthy is booked for a foul that results in a free-kick launched into the Celtic penalty box, but the home side survive the pressure.
AZ bring on 17-year-oldpublished at 80mins
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Yet another change and it's a big moment for 17-year-old striker Ernest Poku, who made his AZ debut at the weekend.
The academy graduate replaces new signing Vangelis Pavlidis, who has had a quiet game after a lively early spell in his first start.
Rogic and Kyogo make waypublished at 74mins
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Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou responds with two changes of his own.
Tom Rogic and Kyogo Furuhashi, goal creator and goal scorer, leave the field, with James McCarthy and Adam Montgomery come into the home midfield.
Double change for AZpublished at 71mins
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A double change from the visitors as they try to reverse the tide.
Netherlands' Jordy Clasie and Norwegian 21-year-old Hakon Evjen come into midfield in place of striker Ilbert Gudmundsson and Fredrik Midtsjo.
'Fans loving it'published at 21:13 BST 18 August 2021
Celtic 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageWhat an atmosphere! These fans are loving being back here and loving what they're seeing
Image source, SNSImage caption, Celtic fans are in fine voice at Parkhead
No Starfeltpublished at 21:12 BST 18 August 2021
Celtic 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
Talking of Celtic defenders, one former Hibs man isn't so impressed with Carl Starfelt, their summer signing from Rubin Kazan...
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End of X postPostpublished at 66mins
Celtic 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
What a clearance from Tony Raltson.
The often maligned right-back slides in to intercept a dangerous cross low into the Celtic penalty box. His recent performances have certainly answered his critics and he might have a long-term career with the Glasgow club yet.
'Brilliant again from Kyogo'published at 21:07 BST 18 August 2021
Celtic 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt's brilliant from Kyogo. It didn't look like the pass he was going to make. Forrest occupies the centre-forward position and gets a huge slice of fortune, but it's good build-up from Celtic
GOAL Celtic 2-0 AZ Alkmaarpublished at 61mins
James Forrest
Just when Celtic's intensity appeared to be dropping, they burst into life again to double their lead.
Kyogo Furuhashi turns provider this time, finding James Forrest with his back to goal about eight yards out and, when the winger shoots on the turn, it deflects wickedly off defender Timo Letschert and spins wide of goalkeeper Hobie Verhulst.
Image source, BBC SportDoes Frenchman fancy it?published at 21:03 BST 18 August 2021
Celtic 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageLet's see how Edouard responds. Will he put in a real shift?
Edouard for Abadapublished at 57mins
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Liel Abada's return from injury led to Odsonne Edouard dropping to the bench.
But the Israeli winger has run out of gas and on comes the French striker, which means a bit of tinkering with the Celtic formation.
Goal that's a work of artpublished at 21:00 BST 18 August 2021
Celtic 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
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End of X postCLOSE!published at 52mins
Celtic 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
Zakaria Aboukhlal is at the centre of everything good for AZ and this time the Morocco forward's shot takes a deflection, leaves goalkeeper Joe Hart flat-footed but finds the side netting.
Postpublished at 49mins
Celtic 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
AZ should be level as Zakaria Aboukhlal bursts deep into the Celtic penalty box and cuts it back neatly into the path of Thijs Oosting.
However, the left-back fires wildly over the crossbar from 10 yards.
YELLOW CARD Dani de Wit (AZ Alkmaar)published at 47mins
Celtic 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
AZ's Dani de Wit is the first to go into the referee's book with a wee elbow into the face of opposition midfielder Tom Rogic.
Satisfaction guaranteed...published at 20:50 BST 18 August 2021
Celtic 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
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End of X postKICK-OFF SECOND HALFpublished at 20:48 BST 18 August 2021
Celtic 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
Celtic get the second half under way.
Can they build on that lead, or will AZ hit back ahead of next week's second leg?
No changes by either side at the break.