Memorable Matches
Celtic 6 Vs. Rangers 2
Date: Sunday, August 27, 2000
Trophy: Scottish Premiere League
Attendance: 59,476
Venue: Celtic Park
It was Martin O'Neil's first old firm derby and It is one to remember, quickly named the demolition derby. It was a clear win for Celtic after Chris Sutton opened the scoring after just 51 seconds, but 10 minutes later Stilian Petrov and Paul Lambert were both on the score sheet.
Rangers got one back just before half time before Celtic legend Henrick Larson coolly slotted one home to restore Celtics 3 goal advantage. Though 20 minutes later Billy Odds scored for Rangers from the penalty spot, Celtics goals kept coming as Henrick Larson's superb chip over Stefan Klos sealed his second of the game and Chris Sutton scored minutes from time to get his second as well.
Celtic 1 Vs. Manchester United 0
Date: Wednesday, November 21 2006
Venue: Celtic Park
Trophy: Champions League
Attendance: 60,632
Not only did Celtic just beat Sir Alex Fergusons Manchester United, but the result meant that Celtic proceeded to the round of 16, the first time in the clubs history, let alone the first Scottish Team to do so. Japans Shunske Nakamura scored a 30- yard free kick just 9 minutes from time to send Celtic through to the round of 16, also Polish goalkeeper Arthur Boruc, who is now at Southampton, saved Louis Saha's penalty in extra time.
Celtic 6 Vs. Rangers 2
Date: Sunday, August 27, 2000
Trophy: Scottish Premiere League
Attendance: 59,476
Venue: Celtic Park
It was Martin O'Neil's first old firm derby and It is one to remember, quickly named the demolition derby. It was a clear win for Celtic after Chris Sutton opened the scoring after just 51 seconds, but 10 minutes later Stilian Petrov and Paul Lambert were both on the score sheet.
Rangers got one back just before half time before Celtic legend Henrick Larson coolly slotted one home to restore Celtics 3 goal advantage. Though 20 minutes later Billy Odds scored for Rangers from the penalty spot, Celtics goals kept coming as Henrick Larson's superb chip over Stefan Klos sealed his second of the game and Chris Sutton scored minutes from time to get his second as well.
Celtic 1 Vs. Manchester United 0
Date: Wednesday, November 21 2006
Venue: Celtic Park
Trophy: Champions League
Attendance: 60,632
Not only did Celtic just beat Sir Alex Fergusons Manchester United, but the result meant that Celtic proceeded to the round of 16, the first time in the clubs history, let alone the first Scottish Team to do so. Japans Shunske Nakamura scored a 30- yard free kick just 9 minutes from time to send Celtic through to the round of 16, also Polish goalkeeper Arthur Boruc, who is now at Southampton, saved Louis Saha's penalty in extra time.
The Best Match In Celtics History
Celtic 2 vs Barcelona 1
Celtic 2 vs Barcelona 1
Goals from Victor Wanyama and UEFA Champions League debutant Tony Watt earned Celtic FC a memorable victory against FC Barcelona, a day after the Scottish club's 125th anniversary.
Wanyama powered in a header from a corner in the first half, and Neil Lennon's men were forced to soak up a huge amount of pressure as Barcelona pushed. The visitors hit the woodwork twice before the 18-year-old Watt slid in a second to seal it for Celtic, despite Lionel Messi's added-time reply.
Already deprived of the services of Gary Hooper, Emilio Izaguirre and James Forrest, Celtic suffered another pre-match blow with the news that captain Scott Brown had succumbed to a virus. However, the Hoops made light of their casualty list by storming into the lead on 21 minutes.
Set pieces were always going to be important if Celtic were to get the better of a Barcelona side who have been vulnerable to an aerial threat in recent weeks; so it proved. From their first corner, Charlie Mulgrew swung a high ball to the back post where Wanyama rose highest to head powerfully past Víctor Valdés.
The Blaugrana are not the kind of team to panic – as they proved at the Camp Nou a fortnight ago – and they immediately went in search of an equaliser. First Messi and Andrés Iniesta worked a one-two on the edge of the area before the Argentinian hit a deflected shot which Fraser Forster tipped onto the crossbar. Moments later Alexis Sánchez beat the goalkeeper with a header that bounced off the base of the post.
Tito Vilanova's side resumed their offensive after the break with Daniel Alves a constant danger down the right. His personal contest with Adam Matthews, playing in an unaccustomed left-back role, was becoming a key feature of the game. More familiar was the performance of Forster. The Englishman excelled in the corresponding fixture and once again he came to his team's rescue on the hour, blocking an Alexis shot.
With 20 minutes remaining it looked as though Celtic's defensive wall had been breached. Messi's curling shot seemed destined for the bottom corner until Forster stuck out a hand to claw the ball to safety. Then, with seven minutes left, Celtic Park was sent into raptures as Watt capitalised when Xavi Hernández misjudged the bounce of a long clearance, racing through and slotting past Valdés.
As the match entered added time Messi pulled a goal back, pouncing on a loose ball after another great Forster save. It was too little, too late for Barcelona though; nobody could deny the Glasgow club their belated birthday surprise.
Wanyama powered in a header from a corner in the first half, and Neil Lennon's men were forced to soak up a huge amount of pressure as Barcelona pushed. The visitors hit the woodwork twice before the 18-year-old Watt slid in a second to seal it for Celtic, despite Lionel Messi's added-time reply.
Already deprived of the services of Gary Hooper, Emilio Izaguirre and James Forrest, Celtic suffered another pre-match blow with the news that captain Scott Brown had succumbed to a virus. However, the Hoops made light of their casualty list by storming into the lead on 21 minutes.
Set pieces were always going to be important if Celtic were to get the better of a Barcelona side who have been vulnerable to an aerial threat in recent weeks; so it proved. From their first corner, Charlie Mulgrew swung a high ball to the back post where Wanyama rose highest to head powerfully past Víctor Valdés.
The Blaugrana are not the kind of team to panic – as they proved at the Camp Nou a fortnight ago – and they immediately went in search of an equaliser. First Messi and Andrés Iniesta worked a one-two on the edge of the area before the Argentinian hit a deflected shot which Fraser Forster tipped onto the crossbar. Moments later Alexis Sánchez beat the goalkeeper with a header that bounced off the base of the post.
Tito Vilanova's side resumed their offensive after the break with Daniel Alves a constant danger down the right. His personal contest with Adam Matthews, playing in an unaccustomed left-back role, was becoming a key feature of the game. More familiar was the performance of Forster. The Englishman excelled in the corresponding fixture and once again he came to his team's rescue on the hour, blocking an Alexis shot.
With 20 minutes remaining it looked as though Celtic's defensive wall had been breached. Messi's curling shot seemed destined for the bottom corner until Forster stuck out a hand to claw the ball to safety. Then, with seven minutes left, Celtic Park was sent into raptures as Watt capitalised when Xavi Hernández misjudged the bounce of a long clearance, racing through and slotting past Valdés.
As the match entered added time Messi pulled a goal back, pouncing on a loose ball after another great Forster save. It was too little, too late for Barcelona though; nobody could deny the Glasgow club their belated birthday surprise.
Celtic
Barcelona
Ref: Kuipers
Att: 55,283
- 01 Forster
- 02 Matthews
- 04 Ambrose
- 06 Wilson
- 21 Mulgrew
- 23 Lustig (Watt - 72' )
- 15 Commons
- 16 Ledley
- 67 Wanyama
- 07 Miku Booked
- 09 Samaras (Kayal - 79' )
- 24 Zaluska
- 44 Fraser
- 20 McCourt
- 31 Herron
- 33 Kayal
- 46 McGeouch
- 32 Watt
Barcelona
- 01 Valdes
- 02 Alves
- 15 Bartra (Pique - 71' )
- 18 Alba Booked
- 06 Xavi
- 08 Iniesta
- 10 Messi
- 14 Mascherano
- 25 Song Booked (Fabregas - 71' )
- 09 Sanchez (Villa - 67' )
- 17 Pedro
- 13 Pinto
- 03 Pique
- 19 Montoya
- 04 Fabregas
- 12 Jonathan
- 07 Villa
- 37 Cristian Tello
Ref: Kuipers
Att: 55,283