CCV flick-on of a free kick leads to a shot on goal. But just after, Mudryk equalizes for Shakhtar. Through ball that CCV can't block finds Mudryk streaking behind Juranovic and blasting right through Joe Hart from close range. 1-1. Mudryk is going to earn a large transfer fee soon. Might be the best player on the field.
Celtic defense carved open again by Mudryk & co., but the potential second goal is called back for offside (ball was over the end line as well). Still 1-1, but the momentum has completely flipped.
Celtic have been very much on the front foot in the second half, led by a good Jota performance. Defense hasn't had a ton to do. Celtic have about 4-5 really good chances blocked or just off frame.
Lucky deflection for Celtic cleared off of the line on the last play of the game. Celtic will be upset that they get only one point after outplaying Shakhtar. CCV only average on the day.
CCV started and still out there for Celtic against Leipzig. Forsberg just made it 2-0 for RBL, slipping into a tight space between CCV and the midfielders in the box, where Werner finds him. One touch great finish and one could argue that CCV should have tried to prevent the pass - he was more focused on the man with the ball.
CCV with the start in his usual spot against Motherwell. Scottish League Cup, but top league opponent, if not a strong one. Playing his usual spot. No Efford today for Motherwell.
Celtic break through in the 44th minute for a 1-0 lead. CCV hasn't had a ton to do while I've paid attention. Motherwell consistently have 9 men in the defensive box during open play, but finally get beaten by a 1-2 that pulls the keeper out of goal to defend a shot and leaves open a pass to Abada for a tap-in.
Early second half, has to jump out to cover a loose Penney about to shoot - goes through his legs, but tipped wide by the keeper.
2-0 Celtic. Barrage of shots blocked and saved, but then one bounces right to Abada for a very calm difficult volley from the penalty spot into the side netting. Lots of good plays by Celtic in the buildup, CCV watching from 50 yards away.
Celtic 4-2-3-1 very disciplined and organized defensively so far. They have attacked at speed and looked the more dangerous side.
Shakhtar asking for a handball call against CCV, but it may not have hit his arm, his arm was next to his body, and he was just outside the box, so we're spared a VAR review and play continues.
Goal Celtic - cross comes in and fortunate bounce to the feet of Giakoumakis seven yards out with open goal to aim at, and he executes cleanly. 1-0 and their European hopes perk up a bit.
CCV with a solid block of a cross, but unlucky to concede a corner on it as it probably touched the Shakhtar attacker on the way out. CCV makes a diving header to clean up the corner kick.
Mudryk equalizes. Cuts back across the top of the box on the counter. CCV the second defender trying to close him down, but with his momentum going the other way Mudryk was always going to get the half step he needed and blasts in from 20 yards. 1-1. Mudryk will be a huge transfer sooner or later.
Carter-Vickers starts against Dundee United, for whom Ian Harkes starts. Celtic unsurprisingly the better side through the first half, but 0-0. CCV at the usual RCB, Harkes playing right midfield in a 5-3-2, I think..
Celtic go up 1-0 on one of the tightest-angle back post headers I've ever seen go in. CCV passed up the wing three passes earlier, but not really involved. United still 0 shots on goal.