Martin O'Neill's side were heading for a seventh defeat in 11 matches when Sam Johnstone saved Junior Olaitan's 54th-minute penalty, and Olaitan netted on the rebound. Osmand came on seconds earlier in a triple change and equalised with his first touch in the 62nd minute; the 20-year-old then set up Camilo Duran to put Celtic in front. Besiktas substitute Orkun Kokcu equalised from long range, but Duran stabbed home an 87th-minute winner from six yards within 60 seconds. The win gives Celtic a fighting chance of progression, especially with Portuguese second-tier side Torreense as their next opponents.
Camilo Duran double sparks Celtic comeback in Europa League win over Besiktas
Substitute pair Osmand and Duran turn the game around to secure a 3-2 victory
Celtic secured their first victory of the Europa League campaign, coming from behind to beat Besiktas 3-2 at home.
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Analysis
Why This Matters
- Celtic's Europa League hopes are revived after a poor run of form, keeping alive their chances of advancing from the group.
- The impact of substitutes Callum Osmand and Camilo Duran highlights the squad depth available to Martin O'Neill.
- The upcoming fixture against Torreense will determine if this result was a turning point or a brief respite.
Background
Celtic came into the match on a poor run of form, having lost six of their previous 10 matches. The win against Besiktas was their first in the Europa League group stage.
What to Watch
- Celtic's next Europa League fixture, against Portuguese side Torreense.
- Whether Celtic can build on this result to improve their standing in the group.
- The strategic use of substitutes in future matches after the success of Osmand and Duran.
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- SupportedCamilo Duran scored twice and helped spark Celtic's comeback win over Besiktas.STV News: “Substitutes Callum Osmand and Camilo Duran sparked Celtic into life as the Scottish champions got off the mark in the Europa League in a 3-2 victory over Besiktas. ... Osmand ... set up Duran to put the hosts in front. ... Duran stabbed home an 87th-minute winner from six yards.”
- SupportedSubstitute Osmand and Duran turned the game around to secure a 3-2 victory.STV News: “Substitutes Callum Osmand and Camilo Duran sparked Celtic into life as the Scottish champions got off the mark in the Europa League in a 3-2 victory over Besiktas.”
- SupportedCeltic secured their first victory of the Europa League campaign.STV News: “Camilo Duran double helps Celtic secure first victory in Europa League.”
- SupportedCeltic beat Besiktas 3-2 at home.STV News: “the Scottish champions got off the mark in the Europa League in a 3-2 victory over Besiktas.”
- SupportedMartin O'Neill's side were heading for a seventh defeat in 11 matches.STV News: “Martin O’Neill’s side were heading for a seventh defeat in 11 matches and bottom place”
- SupportedJunior Olaitan scored on the rebound after Sam Johnstone saved his 54th-minute penalty.STV News: “when Junior Olaitan netted on the rebound after Sam Johnstone had saved his 54th-minute penalty.”
- SupportedOsmand came on seconds before equalising with his first touch in the 62nd minute, after a triple substitution.STV News: “Osmand drilled home the equaliser with his first touch in the 62nd minute, seconds after coming off the bench in a triple change”
- SupportedThe 20-year-old Osmand set up Duran to put Celtic in front.STV News: “and the 20-year-old set up Duran to put the hosts in front.”
- SupportedBesiktas substitute Orkun Kokcu equalised from long range.STV News: “Besiktas sub Orkun Kokcu equalised from long range”
- SupportedDuran scored an 87th-minute winner from six yards within 60 seconds of Kokcu's equaliser.STV News: “but Celtic went back in front within 60 seconds when Duran stabbed home an 87th-minute winner from six yards.”
- SupportedThe win gives Celtic a fighting chance of progressing.STV News: “The win hands Celtic a fighting chance of progressing”
- SupportedCeltic's next opponents are Portuguese second-tier side Torreense.STV News: “especially with Portuguese second-tier side Torreense as their next opponents.”