Celtic 3-2 Besiktas: Camilo Duran and Callum Osmand come off bench to inspire Hoops to first Europa League win
Celtic secured their first Europa League victory of the season with a 3-2 comeback win against Besiktas. Inspired substitutions by manager Martin O'Neill, including goals from Callum Osmand and Camilo Duran, proved decisive in the final minutes.
Why it matters
This victory is a significant turning point for Celtic's European campaign, keeping their hopes for the knockout stages alive.
Martin O'Neill's inspired substitutions saw Celtic come from behind to breathe life into their Europa League campaign with a much-needed 3-2 home victory over Besiktas. <p>Junior Olaitan's goal - a rebound after Sam Johnstone saved his penalty - looked like condemning Celtic to a fifth consecutive European defeat for the first time in the club's history.</p><p>But the introduction of Callum Osmand, Camilo Duran and Colby Donovan just after the hour was a masterstroke from O'Neill.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/celtic-vs-besiktas/teams/577800">Teams</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/celtic-vs-besiktas/stats/577800">Stats</a> | </strong><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/europa-league-scores-fixtures">Europa League fixtures and results</a> </strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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