RAPID VIENNA 3 CELTIC 3

PRE – MATCH COMMENT: For a supposedly "nothing" game I was keen to see some co-eff points, a continuance of our recent unbeaten run, a few goals, a clean sheet and some fringe players!

BORUC................5 Haven't felt that our goal is a much safer place since Artur replaced Zaluska. Felt he could have prevented at least one of the goals.

CADDIS..................5 Think he'll be a bit disappointed that he did not use this opportunity to stamp a real claim for a 1st team spot. He is another good attacking wing back who has a weakness in his defensive game.

LOOVENS..............4 For one of our experienced players I thought he was awful! His distribution was woeful and his marking lax.

McMANUS............. 4 Was responsible for their first goal and played like a player who realises that he has no future at C.P.

WILSON................. 4 Another who did not do his case any good. I cannot see him ever being a regular first team player.

N'GUEMO............... 6 Steady

CROSAS...................6 He's not a player you notice much but his ability and calmness on the ball make him an important cog in the midfield. A great pass to set up the winning goal.

McGINN..................8 MOM He was the player who showed that the Rapid defence could be got at with his direct running and he was a thorn in their side during the time he was on the field. Great pace and directness, just wish he would "put his laces through the ball" more.

FLOOD............. ....4 He tried but to no avail.

McGOWAN..........6 Had very few opportunities to show what he can do until injury time and then he was brilliant.

FORTUNE..............7 3 goals in 2 games and he hasn't played a full 90mins in either of them ............. what a striker!

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KILLEN........ 4 No impact......only on for a few minutes.

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CAREY........... 4 Good experience.

REF ..................() 7

RATING: Quality: 5.1

POSSESSION: 38%

COMMENTS:1. Well at least one of the Glasgow teams managed to stay off the bottom of their section.

2. If only we had a defence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3. The great fightback should ensure that there will be no drop in confidence in Edinburgh on Sunday. It was a game Celtic should have won but then that's the story of the season so far.