Match report

Celtic Defeats AIK Stockholm 4-1 in Europa League

AIK Stockholm
AIK Stockholm
1–4
FT
Celtic
Celtic
Aug 29, 2019

Celtic secured a dominant 4-1 victory over AIK Stockholm in their UEFA Europa League clash, showcasing their strength and tactical prowess. The match featured multiple goal-scoring opportunities and saw Forrest open the scoring early. Although AIK managed to equalize from a penalty, Celtic's response was swift and decisive, leading to a comprehensive win.

Key Facts

  • • Celtic scored 4 goals to AIK Stockholm's 1.
  • • James Forrest opened the scoring for Celtic in the 17th minute.
  • • Sven Larsson scored a penalty for AIK Stockholm at 33rd minute.
  • • Goals by Michael Johnston, Christophe Jullien, and Liam Morgan secured the victory for Celtic.
  • • Nir Bitton and Scott Brown received yellow cards for Celtic.

Lineups

AIK Stockholm

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 34 Oscar Linner (G)
  • 2 Daniel Granli (D)
  • 3 Per Karlsson (D)
  • 14 Karol Mets (D)
  • 15 Robert Lundstrom (D)
  • 7 Sebastian Larsson (M)
  • 8 Enoch Adu (M)
  • 11 Nabil Bahoui (M)
  • 16 Anton Saletros (M)
  • 10 Chinedu Obasi (F)
  • 30 Kolbeinn Sigthorsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Budimir Janosevic
  • 6 Panajotis Dimitriadis
  • 18 Bilal Hussein
  • 24 Heradi Rashidi
  • 9 Rasmus Lindkvist
  • 36 Henok Goitom
  • 20 Tarik Elyounoussi

Celtic

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Craig Gordon (G)
  • 35 Kristoffer Ajer (D)
  • 2 Christopher Jullien (D)
  • 6 Nir Bitton (M)
  • 23 Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo (D)
  • 42 Callum McGregor (M)
  • 8 Scott Brown (M)
  • 49 James Forrest (M)
  • 22 Odsonne Édouard (F)
  • 17 Ryan Christie (M)
  • 19 Mikey Johnston (F)

Substitutes

  • 65 Conor Hazard
  • 56 Anthony Ralston
  • 16 Lewis Morgan
  • 21 Olivier Ntcham
  • 15 Jonny Hayes
  • 10 Vakoun Issouf Bayo
  • 9 Leigh Griffiths

Timeline

  1. AIK Stockholm
    8' AIK Stockholm Card · Yellow Card
    N. Bahoui
  2. Celtic
    15' Celtic subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Ajer · On: A. Ralston
  3. Celtic
    17' Celtic Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Forrest · Assist: O. Édouard
  4. Celtic
    30' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    Nir Bitton
  5. AIK Stockholm
    33' AIK Stockholm Goal · Penalty
    S. Larsson
  6. Celtic
    34' Celtic Goal · Normal Goal
    Michael Johnston · Assist: Callum McGregor
  7. Celtic
    51' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    S. Brown
  8. AIK Stockholm
    53' AIK Stockholm Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mets
  9. AIK Stockholm
    62' AIK Stockholm subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Sigþórsson · On: H. Goitom
  10. AIK Stockholm
    62' AIK Stockholm subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Bahoui · On: B. Hussein
  11. Celtic
    70' Celtic subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Michael Johnston · On: L. Morgan
  12. Celtic
    71' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    O. Édouard
  13. Celtic
    76' Celtic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Édouard · On: V. Bayo
  14. AIK Stockholm
    79' AIK Stockholm subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Robert Lundstrom · On: H. Rashidi
  15. Celtic
    87' Celtic Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Jullien · Assist: S. Brown
  16. Celtic
    90'+3 Celtic Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Morgan · Assist: J. Forrest

Match Stats

Stat AIK Stockholm Celtic
Fouls 12 6
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 9
Corners 5 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ James Forrest's early goal set the tone for Celtic's dominant performance, establishing a strong start.
  • ▸ Celtic's quick response to AIK's penalty equalizer with a goal by Michael Johnston solidified their lead and shifted momentum in their favor.