Copenhagen deliver late Europa League knockout blows to sorry Celtic

27 February 2020 10:07
It wasn’t meant to play out this way. A day after Rangers had secured progress to the last 16 of the Europa League, Celtic were supposed to follow their oldest foes into the draw. The fact the Old Firm could face each other in the next round added to a sense of excitement; and formality. A year and a day since he returned for a second tenure, Neil Lennon was expected to endorse his expertise in European competition.Copenhagen - a wonderfully disciplined Copenhagen - had other ideas. They ultimately cruised past Celtic after Odsonne Edouard had restored parity with a VAR-awarded penalty. Celtic’s hopes of turning this tie back in their favour were over within two minutes of Edouard’s 83rd minute spot kick. Pep Biel and Dame N’Doye sealed Copenhagen’s victory and Celtic’s first defeat of 2020. Related: Bruno Fernandes inspires Manchester United romp against 10-man Brugge Related: Wolves progress in Europa League despite Espanyol loss and Neto howler Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian