It was far from pretty but it was always going to be effective. Celtic matched whatever Rosenborg could offer in Trondheim last night to make their way to the Champions League third qualifying round.
This was not an occasion that will last long in the memory, Celtic only got their passing game together fleetingly – and not at all in the first half, but Rosenborg looked as though they could play all night and not reduce Celtic’s advantage.
What was clear from the start is that Celtic were short of options in possession. The linking play we are used to seeing from Callum McGregor, Olivier Ntcham and Scott Brown just didn’t happen. As a consequence, Scott Sinclair and James Forrest were offered little action, while Odsonne Eduard had a largely frustrating evening.
A significant part of Celtic’s play is underpinned by the central defenders pushing ahead of their central-mid team-mates. This seldom happened last night, almost certainly on team orders. Consequently, our shape was unfamiliar in possession, but better that, than leaving space to be exploited at the back.
Brendan Rodgers will be happy with the return he got from the players, but will look to stop so many crosses getting into the box, if he deploys a similar strategy again.
Next up, the seventh consecutive Flag Day!
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Efe tried to nick a ball that Baresi wouldn’t have went near.
I see the press pack are trying to goad Brendan Rodgers or is it the same questions printed in a different paper every day?
10 men Asteras applying all the pressure. Should be ahead. Hibs need to up their game.
TET
Apologies and condolences. I have been off the blog for a while and was unaware of circumstances.
McGregor keeping the huns in it…
Don’t know who the commentators are I would imagine they’ve brought several changes of underwear…
TeT
KTF pal, prayers for you and both families
Greeks get their 5th yellow card.
Watching the Ibrox team’s attempts in Europe. It says Premier sports but it sure sounds like Rangers tv. Never heard such sycophantic mainstream commentary.
The Greek side filled with Argentinians with Italian passports
aren’t taking any prisoners.
Hibs living dangerously. Greeks almost score from a corner.
Greeks denied penalty.
HAVANALAUGH on 2ND AUGUST 2018 8:26 PM
Who’s the co commentator?
They’re being shown up here a wee bit. All the quality is coming from the Croats
Commentator
“A shooting opportunity for Shinnie’
EasyForYouToSay CSC
Hibs ball retention is very poor considering they have the extra man. They’re not using the width of the pitch to tire the Greeks.
HT in Burnley. 1-1
Aberdeen finished the half on top following a very good finish by Barry EBT Ferguson’s nephew.
Burnley are a very average side. I know it’s early in the season, but they wouldn’t give us too many problems. 7th in the best league in the world, eh ? ?
That was some goal by Lewis Ferguson. Just saw it. Bravo Derek’s lad.
Looked a clear penalty to me for the Greeks. Hibs living dangerously, when they should be keeping possession, instead constantly giving it away. C’mon the co-efficient. HH
Dearie Me, commentators at the hun game with hun brollys, just as well they are impartial.
Hibs goaliemakes yet another great save to keep them in it.
Another let off for Hibs.
6 min left. Hibs under the cosh and will do well to survive. They have been carved open time and again.
Bogdan playing a blinder for Hibs, hope they can manage to hold out for the remaining 4 mins plus added. HH
Come on Hibs.
Siege!!!
CELTIC40ME. Alex Rae is co commentator but the commentator is nearly as bad. 2 impartial pundits in K Miller and C Adam.
GOAL -Rio Ave 0Jagiellonia Bialystok 1(Cillian Sheridan 6′)(Agg: 0-2)
is that the one who played for us or PEAKY BLINDERS.????????????????????????????
4 added minutes
HAVANALAUGH
Haha it’s Rae the Rabid:))
Funny as feck, he shoots his duff every time they get over halfway, got his head stuck right up Stevie Ghee’s bahookey:)))
Hibs hanging on by the fingernails. 4 mins added. Quick breakaway wasted, but a corner to waste some more time. Now 2 mins. C’mon Hibs.
Just seen videos oft he exchanges between the Croat fans and the ugly mob .
I must admit, I do love a bit of Hunskelping. ???
HH
D. :)
Final minute.
To any of our Antipodean Tims.
Could you keep an eye on my Godson/nephew Christopher McLaughlin. He has left Dumbarton to sign for Stirling Lions in Perth Australia. He is rather pleased at moving to the other side of the world to pursue his fitba career.
YNWA
Well done Hibs,NFL stock on the rise.
Hibs through! Well done.
FT , well done Hibs.
Well done Lenny’s Hibs!
Nice one Hibs and Lenny
Away to catch up with Huns game.