Celtic F.C

Watch: Celtic shock Chelsea with a thrilling 4-1 victory

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4 months ago

July 28, 2024

Celtic completed their pre-season tour with a sensational 4-1 victory over Chelsea at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana, United States.

This impressive win comes after a 4-0 victory over DC United and a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester City, making it their best pre-season in years.

The Hoops took control early, with Matt O’Riley scoring in the 19th minute. O’Riley maintained his composure and slotted the ball past Chelsea’s goalkeeper, setting the tone for the game. Shortly after, Kyogo Furuhashi doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, demonstrating his predatory instincts in front of goal.

Sanchez denying Kyogo a brace

Celtic continued to dominate in the second half, and their perseverance paid off when Luis Palma scored his third goal in the 76th minute. Palma’s strike threw Chelsea’s defence into disarray. Just three minutes later, Mikey Johnston scored a clinical finish to make it 4-0 and put Chelsea well out of reach.

Chelsea did manage to score a consolation goal in the 89th minute through Christopher Nkunku, but it came too late. Despite a few promising moments, the Blues struggled to match Celtic’s intensity and efficiency throughout the game.

Celtic’s performance provided a clear indication of their readiness for the upcoming season. The players’ concentration and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities were especially impressive, reflecting the progress they made during the preseason.

As the pre-season concludes, Celtic fans have every reason to be optimistic. The team’s strong performances have set a high bar, and they will be eager to continue this momentum into the competitive season.

The real football begins next week when Kilmarnock visits Celtic Park, where the league flag will be unfurled to signal the official start of the new season. The Bhoys are prepared, and excitement is growing among the supporters.

Here are all of the goals against Chelsea.👇👇

O’Riley Goal👇👇