What a game that was yesterday! Celtic pretty much had to win to keep their Champions League destiny in their own hands and that would also mean completing a ‘proper’ whitewash in the Glasgow Derby. That means you win every match you play against your rivals in a season and this fine Celtic side achieved that on what was another Beautiful Sunday for Fran Alonso’s side.
Both Celtic goals came from corners – something Alonso drills into the squad at training (is anyone else at the club blushing?). Two fine headers, one on each half from inspirational skipper Kelly Clark and then from goalscorer Sarah Ewens – the player we tipped ahead of the match to cause theRangers problems.
And the great result against theRangers was made even better when the team heard that league leaders Glasgow City were held to a draw against Hibs. That takes Celtic within 3 points of the leaders – who of course have still to play theRangers.
Imagine if it turned out that a victory for theRangers meant that Celtic ended up winning the league! Unlikely given the source of the assist that we need and a goal difference issue that would also have to be addressed but a tantalising thought nevertheless!
For theRangers their Champions League holds are now relying on Celtic dropping points. With Fran Alonso in charge of this Band of Sisters then that is unlikely to happen
Here’s a delighted Sarah talking to Celtic TV after the 2-1 win over theRangers…
🗣️ “We HAD to win today. It was a massive three points!”
⚽️ @sarahewens19 netted the winner in the #GlasgowDerby to take @CelticFCWomen one step closer to @UWCL qualification. 🍀 pic.twitter.com/ojonEpuorX
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 23, 2021
And here are the two Celtic goals…
TADHAL DO CELTIC!⚽️
Goal! Captain @kellyclark_94 converts a corner to give Celtic the lead!
RAN 0 – 1 CEL@RangersWFC @CelticFCWomen#SWPL #everygamematters pic.twitter.com/J4zJBb3Inl
— BBC ALBA (@bbcalba) May 23, 2021
TADHAL!⚽️ Tha Celtic air thòiseachd!
Goal! @sarahewens19 fires Celtic in front!
RAN 1 – 2 CEL@RangersWFC @CelticFCWomen#SWPL #everygamematters pic.twitter.com/bEDxuqOR4J
— BBC ALBA (@bbcalba) May 23, 2021
Full marks to Chloe Logan for putting up her hand and admitting to a mistake. Took a lot of guts to do that, and I’m glad things turned out well for the girls. Well done, Celtic!