Match report

Celtic Secures 1-0 Victory Over Rosenborg in Europa League

Rosenborg
Rosenborg
0–1
FT
Celtic
Celtic
Nov 29, 2018

Celtic secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rosenborg in their UEFA Europa League clash. Stuart Sinclair's goal in the 42nd minute proved decisive, as Celtic held on to win despite Rosenborg's valiant efforts. The win solidifies Celtic's position in the group stage and showcases their resilience in tough away matches.

Key Facts

  • • Stuart Sinclair scored the only goal for Celtic at the 42nd minute, assisted by James Forrest.
  • • Rosenborg's Allan Konradsen received a yellow card in the 37th minute.
  • • Celtic made three substitutions: Cristian Gamboa and Leigh Griffiths replaced Mikael Lustig and Odsonne Édouard, respectively.
  • • Rosenborg's Dordje Deniç was also shown a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Lineups

Rosenborg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 André Hansen (G)
  • 4 T. Reginiussen (D)
  • 16 E. Hovland (D)
  • 2 V. Hedenstad (D)
  • 3 B. Meling (D)
  • 7 M. Jensen (M)
  • 8 A. Konradsen (M)
  • 15 A. Trondsen (M)
  • 9 N. Bendtner (F)
  • 11 Y. de Lanlay (F)
  • 28 S. Adegbenro (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Đ. Denić
  • 10 M. Vilhjálmsson
  • 17 J. Levi
  • 14 A. Søderlund
  • 21 E. Reitan
  • 24 A. Østbø
  • 26 B. Šerbečić

Celtic

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Gordon (G)
  • 23 M. Lustig (D)
  • 20 D. Boyata (D)
  • 32 F. Benković (D)
  • 63 K. Tierney (D)
  • 11 S. Sinclair (M)
  • 49 J. Forrest (M)
  • 42 C. McGregor (M)
  • 18 T. Rogić (M)
  • 17 R. Christie (M)
  • 22 O. Édouard (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 L. Griffiths
  • 12 C. Gamboa
  • 8 S. Brown
  • 4 J. Hendry
  • 15 J. Hayes
  • 21 O. Ntcham
  • 29 S. Bain

Timeline

  1. Rosenborg
    37' Rosenborg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Konradsen
  2. Celtic
    42' Celtic Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Sinclair · Assist: J. Forrest
  3. Rosenborg
    45'+1 Rosenborg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Konradsen · On: Đorđe Denić
  4. Rosenborg
    49' Rosenborg Card · Yellow Card
    Đorđe Denić
  5. Celtic
    66' Celtic subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mikael Lustig · On: Cristian Gamboa
  6. Celtic
    66' Celtic subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Édouard · On: L. Griffiths
  7. Celtic
    77' Celtic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Forrest · On: S. Brown
  8. Rosenborg
    78' Rosenborg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Adegbenro · On: J. Levi

Match Stats

Stat Rosenborg Celtic
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 77% 88%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 5 16
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 400 678
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 0 6
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 308 600
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 5 0
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stuart Sinclair's goal in the 42nd minute gave Celtic a crucial lead, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Celtic's substitutions in the second half helped maintain their defensive solidity, ensuring Rosenborg couldn't find an equalizer.