English:
Stuttgart Overpowers Celtic in Thrilling Europa League Clash
Glasgow, Scotland – VfB Stuttgart secured a commanding victory over Celtic in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 32 tie at Celtic Park. Despite Celtic’s slight edge in possession (51% to 49%), Stuttgart proved more clinical in front of goal.
The scoring started early, with B. El Khannouss netting for Stuttgart in the 15th minute, courtesy of a fine assist from D. Undav. Celtic responded in the 21st minute through B. Nygren, but their joy was short-lived. In the 28th minute, El Khannouss struck again, this time assisted by A. Stiller, restoring Stuttgart’s lead.
In the second half, Stuttgart extended their advantage with a goal from J. Leweling in the 57th minute, once again assisted by Undav. Although a goal by E. Demirovic was disallowed for offside in the 59th minute, Stuttgart remained unfazed. In stoppage time, T. Tomas sealed the victory with a fourth goal, assisted by N. Nartey.
Despite Celtic’s 8 shots, only 2 were on target, highlighting Stuttgart’s defensive solidity. The German side, on the other hand, generated 16 shots, with 5 directed at the opponent’s goal. The match also had its share of intensity, with a yellow card for J. Chabot of Stuttgart. The match concluded with a result that leaves VfB Stuttgart with a significant advantage for the return leg.
Substitutions celtic: at minute 62 P. Bernardo came in and R. Hatate went out., at minute 62 D. Maeda came in and Yang Hyun-Jun went out., at minute 71 B. Nygren came in and L. McCowan went out., at minute 71 T. Cvancara came in and K. Iheanacho went out., at minute 78 K. Tierney came in and M. Saracchi went out.
Substitutions vfb stuttgart: at minute 71 B. El Khannouss came in and N. Nartey went out., at minute 71 J. Leweling came in and C. Fuhrich went out., at minute 78 E. Demirovic came in and T. Tomas went out., at minute 78 J. Chabot came in and L. Jaquez went out., at minute 90 A. Stiller came in and C. Andres went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Celtic
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VfB Stuttgart
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