MX23RW : Tuesday, December 24 13:39:57| >> :600:282186:282186:
[monks data]
Celtic logo
Champions League | Playoff Round
Aug 19, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 
Malmo

3-2

Griffiths (3', 61'), Bitton (10')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Inge Berget (52', 95')

Half-Time Report: Celtic in control against Malmo in Champions League clash at Celtic Park

Goals from Leigh Griffiths and Nir Bitton give Celtic a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break in their Champions League clash against Malmo.

Celtic are holding a comfortable 2-0 lead at half time in their Champions League clash against Malmo.

Leigh Griffiths of Celtic celebrates scoring a goal early in the first half during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying play off first leg match, between at Celtic Park on August 19, 2015© Getty Images

The Bhoys took the lead in the third minute when Stefan Johansen collected the ball on the edge of the area and put a through-ball into the box for Leigh Griffiths to slot past Johan Wiland.

Celtic doubled their lead from a corner as Johansen was again the provider when he lifted the ball in from the right from a corner and Nir Bitton headed into the net from close range.

The visitors almost got a goal back when Vladmir Rodic latched on to a loose ball on the edge of the penalty area and drove a low effort at goal, but Craig Gordon palmed the ball past the post.

Celtic came close again just before the break when Stuart Armstrong was allowed to cut inside down the left and rifle an effort towards the top corner, but his strike sailed inches wide of the target.

ID:240430: cacheID:240430:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3099:
Written by
Simon Sinclair
No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
James Forrest in action for Celtic at the Scottish Premiership Match between Celtic and Inverness Caley Thistle at Celtic Park on May 24, 2015
Read Next:
Team News: Forrest replaces Mackay-Steven for Celtic
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS

League Phase

TeamPWDLPTS
1Liverpool660018
2Barcelona650115
3B. Leverkusen641113
4Inter Milan641113
5Brest641113
6Arsenal641113
7Aston Villa641113
8Lille641113
9Bayern640212
10Dortmund640212
11Atletico640212
12AC Milan640212
13Atalanta632111
14Juventus632111
15Benfica631210
16Feyenoord631210
17Brugge631210
18Monaco631210
19Sporting Lisbon631210
20Real Madrid63039
21Celtic62319
22Man City62228
23PSV62228
24Dinamo Zagreb62228
25PSG62137
26Stuttgart62137
27Shakhtar61144
28Sparta Prague61144
29Sturm Graz61053
30Girona61053
31Red Star61053
32Salzburg61053
33Bologna60242
34RB Leipzig60060
35Slovan Bratislava60060
36Young Boys60060


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!