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      Celtic grind out victory on home soil in a goal-fest

      Celtic celebrate narrow win over Real Betis

      Celtic triumphed over Real Betis, 3x2, on Thursday, on matchday 6. Coming into the contest, Glasgow's team came from a defeat, and Sevilla's team came from a win. In the starting XI there was Osaze Urhoghide and Liam Shaw. Joe Hart and Tobi Oluwayemi didn't leave the bench.

      The first goal of the game was scored by Stephen Welsh, from a corner, with 3 minutes on the clock.

      After 65 minutes, Liam Shaw ended it up being subbed. In an unlucky moment Scott Bain scored an own goal in the 69th minute. Sub Ewan Henderson, after 71 minutes, changed the course of the game. After 72 minutes, midfielder fired home Celtic second goal, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty box, which followed great work by Michael Johnston. Real Betis scored their second goal of the game through Borja Iglesias, with 75 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot strike, after a pass from Sergio Canales. After 78 minutes, David Turnbull scored the last goal of the match, from the penalty spot.

      After the result Real Betis are 2nd in the table, with 10 points, while Celtic sit 3rd place, with 9 points.

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      Celtic
      • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 419

      • Extended their run to 4 games scoring goals

      Real Betis
      • Showed a constant threat to the opposition goal, recording his highest number of shots in the competition with 20 shots

      • Setting a new record for corners won in the competition, with a total of 10

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