Celtic vs Anderlecht
Who won: Celtic 3-1
Celtic beat Anderlecht 3-1 on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Celtic Park. Goals for Celtic: Henrik Larsson (12'), Liam Miller (17') and Chris Sutton (29'). Goals for Anderlecht: Aruna Dindane (77').
Play by play
- 90'
Celtic have a real chance of going through. They need a win and draw from their remaining games. A great win for the Bhoys!
- 90'
Time ticks on and Celtic preserve their unbeaten record at home in the Champions League. And the final whistle signals that preservation.
- 90'
Hedman gets a touch on Hasi's cross. Respite for Celtic. They're almost home as we reach time added on.
- 90'
Off comes Maloney, who's taken a knock in his short spell on the pitch.
- 89'
Balde fouls Mornar. A theatrical scream wins a chance to get the ball in the mixer.
- 89'
Balde smashes away as that man Aruna looked to get on the end of a cross.
- 88'
Time ticks on. Celtic look assured of that win. They're seeing out time. Letting the Belgians hold the ball but not letting them do much with it.
- 86'
Lennon has to run hard to win the ball and lose a throw.
- 86'
Maloney knocked off the ball by Wilhelmson. Lennon fouls Kola. The free-kick is shepherded back to Hedman.
- 85'
Aruna is the man to threaten once more. But Balde stays on his feet and forces him into conceding a goal-kick.
- 84'
Wilhelmson does well only to give the ball straight to Larsson. Celtic need to keep the ball away from danger.
- 83'
Anderlecht having more possession now. And Michael Gray comes on as defensive cover.
- 82'
Off goes Hartson. Shaun Maloney on for him. The youngster will run at the tired legs in the Anderlecht defence.
- 81'
Balde gets back to chase and win a throw. No need for anxiety for Celtic. They need this win desperately.
- 80'
Larsson releases Sutton and the Englishman crosses deep. Hartson swings at it but scuffs wide. Petrov was behind him and perhaps had the better chance to score.
- 80'
Surely the Belgians can't force a draw? Celtic need to take the sting out. Aruna booed. And Lennon has to get back to cover.
- 78'
Mornar penalised for baulking Varga. Hedman gets a chance to get the ball up away from the danger are.
- 77'
Mornar booed as he takes....Hedman saves. Wilhemson gets in a shot on the rebound. No-one back to help Hedman and Aruna smashes home. 3-1 now. Hedman heroic but he must be angry that his defenders were so slow to react.
- 76'
Aruna shows Balde a clean pair of heels and is clearly fouled. Penalty!
- 74'
'Only one Liam Miller'. Apparently.
- 74'
No chances to be taken with him and he limps off. There'll be a substitution. Miller gets a standing ovation for a glittering show.
- 72'
Larsson holds the ball up until he errouneously runs the ball out. Martin O'Neill contested that decision. Miller is down with what looks like cramp.
- 71'
Sutton and Miller get back to chase hard. Anderlecht finding it hard to get through.
- 70'
Hartson hustled out by Tihinen. They've had quite a battle.
- 69'
Aruna gets space but across comes Balde to get the ball away. Celtic resolute in defence tonight.
