SUBSTITUTES CALLUM OSMAND and Camilo Duran sparked Celtic into life as the Scottish champions got off the mark in the Europa League in a victory over Besiktas.
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Martin O’Neill’s side were heading for a seventh defeat in 11 matches and bottom place when Junior Olaitan netted on the rebound after Sam Johnstone had saved his 54th-minute penalty.
But Osmand drilled home the equaliser with his first touch in the 62nd minute, seconds after coming off the bench in a triple change, and the 20-year-old set-up Duran to put the hosts in front.
Besiktas sub Orkun Kokcu equalised from long range, but Celtic went back in front within 60 seconds when Duran stabbed home an 87th-minute winner from six yards.
The win hands Celtic a fighting chance of progressing, especially with Portuguese second-tier side Torreense as their next opponents.
Martin O'Neill and Callum Osmand after the game. Alamy Stock Photo
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Camilo Duran double helps Celtic secure first victory in Europa League
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Besiktas 2
SUBSTITUTES CALLUM OSMAND and Camilo Duran sparked Celtic into life as the Scottish champions got off the mark in the Europa League in a victory over Besiktas.
Martin O’Neill’s side were heading for a seventh defeat in 11 matches and bottom place when Junior Olaitan netted on the rebound after Sam Johnstone had saved his 54th-minute penalty.
But Osmand drilled home the equaliser with his first touch in the 62nd minute, seconds after coming off the bench in a triple change, and the 20-year-old set-up Duran to put the hosts in front.
Besiktas sub Orkun Kokcu equalised from long range, but Celtic went back in front within 60 seconds when Duran stabbed home an 87th-minute winner from six yards.
The win hands Celtic a fighting chance of progressing, especially with Portuguese second-tier side Torreense as their next opponents.
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