Celtic could not beat AEK Athens
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Celtic could not beat AEK Athens in the first qualifying round of the Champions League. Calum McGregor opened for Brendan Rodgers in the 17th minute but in 44th Victor Clonaridis scored the precious goal for the Greeks. After the break AEK stayed with a man less after a red card by Konstantinos Galanopoulos (57 `), but retained the lucrative result. Celtics entered the game analyzed by soccer tips as a favorite for their good shape since the start of the season, while for AEK this was the first official match. The hosts forced a deep press at the beginning and, supported by the Parkhead audience, tried to reach an early goal. Most of the Scots attacks were on the left flank occupied by Kieran Tearney.
McKugger missed a good opportunity to find the score in the 12th minute, but shortly after, he adjusted his sights. again, Tyner probed and delivered the ball to Mcgregor, which he mastered, and from a relatively small angle surprise the guards of the Greeks Vasilios Barkas.
AEK very rarely attacked the rest. The guests were busy to repulse the constant attacks of the Clovers, but they waited for a moment and leveled in the 44th minute. Viktor Klonaridis with a long shot sent the ball behind Craig Gordon`s back. The situation was again complicated for AEK in the 57th minute when Galanopoulos was expelled for two yellow cards. There was a powerful domestic pressure and a few dangerous situations, but the ball never entered Barcas` door. closest to the goal was Leigh Griffiths, but his head shot went out. At the very end of the match, Olivier Natham could have brought Celtic a minimal advance, but after his blow, the globe flashed centimeters above the crossbar.
Champions League - Third Qualifying Round:
SELTIK - AEK ATHENS 1:1 (1:1)
1:0 C. McGregor (17)
1:1 C. Clonaridis (44)
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