Real Betis are home to Bayer Leverkusen tonight, both having six points from two games in the Europa League group also containing Celtic and Ferencvaros. If we can all agree that Leverkusen occupy a universe far beyond Celtic right now, catching Betis is the only realistic prospect Celtic have of qualifying for the knock out stage.
That 4-3 defeat in Seville still rankles; we played very well and deserved to go two goals ahead, before a familiar crumble. A point, or more, was possible. So too is a win against Betis in Glasgow, although other results are also a realistic outcome.
If Leverkusen win tonight and Celtic can beat Ferencvaros in Budapest, second place in the group could come down to what we can do against Betis in Glasgow. Of course, there is a case to be made that third place and the Europa Conference, is a better prospect that facing a Champions League dropout team in the first Europa knock out. It is also a lot more likely.
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Celtic talent Karamoko Dembele is facing a length layoff as he after a blow to his ankle fracture rehab.
The 18-year-old has been on the sidelines since fracturing his ankle during the pre-season tour of Wales
Scotland 75 for 2 after 10 overs.
Well on target.
TOM MCLAUGHLIN
“I owe INIQUITOUSIV half an apology.
Inter’s Mazzola took the first spot kick, but the main point was – the shoot-out finished 5-3. There was no ‘needless’ 5th penalty by Bobby Murdoch.”
TOM. – Thank you for that. I was wondering if I was getting Alzheimer’s! But now I’m wondering if I was dreaming about the last bit. I could have sworn that Bobby Murdoch hit it into an empty net.
Still, nearly 50 years ago, so I could be dreaming. So far, I haven’t traced any video beyond Inter’s 5th penalty, but will keep looking. Maybe SFTB was at the game until the death?
Now tuned into Betis game. Will report events as they go along. Bayer drop 6 after losing 4 goals in 7 minutes against Munich.
What a start. Claudio Bravo 2 brilliant saves for Betis in first 30 seconds!
Strangely, Scotland could lose this match and still go through to Super-12 at the expense of Oman.
Both would be on 4 points, but if Scotland hit 121 or 122 runs, they will have a better average run rate. Oman need to limit Scotland to 120 or less to go through.
Bayer look as if they want to finish this Group tonight.
RIM TIM TIM…………..Bayer Lev’s defence looked suspect in their recent game against us particularly the way Celtic opened them up on many occasions and can thank some great goalkeeping for surviving. I fancy Betis.
Bournsouprecipe……..Belated thanks for the info on Jota’s loan status.
Diaby misses sitter for Bayer. Far faster than Betis defenders.
1-2-3
Easy As A-B-C
ElephantPoloChampsCSC
Bayer dominant so far. Frimpong showing up well. Betis crowd whistling constantly now.
Bayer strike bar.
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107 for 2 after 15 overs.
16 more to win.
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Celtic talent Karamoko Dembele is facing a length layoff as he after a blow to his ankle fracture rehab.
The 18-year-old has been on the sidelines since fracturing his ankle during the pre-season tour of Wales
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that was a real dirty tackle, especially in a friendly
PS you may be right on Dom being on the payroll. Not even out of a probation period but CEO deals do seem to be risk free
5 required off 28 balls, 8 wickets in hand
A most un-Scotlandlike saunter to victory and winning the group.
40 year old Joachim of Betis showing marvelous diving skill while not being touched. Completely fools referee and linesman.
Frimpong looks as if he has bulked up his pecs.
15 sorry
Game getting towsy. Germans hacking down Fekir repeatedly.
Frimpong creates chance, but slow to come back out. Blown offside.
Scotland win by 8 wickets.
Brilliant performance.
Game being played at frenetic pace. Something has to give.
Superb shot from Iglesias, then Betis miss sitter. Cracking game this.
Ireland get their chance tomorrow against Namibia. Winner goes through.
Betis now pressing Bayer high, forcing mistakes.
Fantastic burst of pace from Frimpong zooming past Betis defence.
Sulmans Map, a birds eye view of Glasgow 1864 has been turned into an interactive website.
excellent stuff, and just a pity his map stopped before you could see abercromby street.
Wlfrid would have recongnised most of this as it was in his time.
https://gallusglasgow.glasgowheritage.org.uk/
Betis coming into the game more now.
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That Betis Fekir nearly scored.
Fekir narrow miss for Betis.
Complete stramash in Bayer goalmouth.
Fitba’ is a funny game. On good chances created this could easily be 3-3. Betis crowd a lot happier now.
Park the bus….
Foster blootirs it….
GOOOOOAAAALLL BY TONY WATT !!!
Simple.
Celtic 2-1 Barcelona October 2012 CL group stage.
I was at the 1972 game and my memory was that Celtic didn’t take the last penalty.
Bayer get off with a push in the back in the box.
Bodo Glimt beating Roma 2-1 at HT. Jose will not be happy.
Beautiful curling free kick from that Fekir creates a good chance.
GARYGILLESPIESHAMSTRING
But are you 100% sure, GARY? No one was paying particular attention to what Bobby was doing.
Game opening up now. Will be surprised if it finishes 0-0. 2 draws between these two wouldn’t be the worst results for us ( assuming we can get by Ferencvaros again )