Video: Starfelt own-goal gifts AZ Alkmaar the lead

Carl Starfelt knocked the ball into his own net as Celtic gifted AZ Alkmaar a lead in the Play-Off second leg tonight. After Kyogo gave Celtic a perfect start, a clanger from Joe Hart offered the hosts some hope but now the Dutch side will fancy their chances to progress with the tie sitting at 3-2 to Celtic, with under an hour to play.

Starfelt tried to clear a ball but instead his standing leg made contact and Celtic found themselves down on the night. Ange will need to make some decisions if the game continues in this end to end fashion.

About Author

The Celtic Star founder and editor David Faulds has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email editor@thecelticstar.co.uk

Comments are closed.