Celtic 0-2 Valencia: Goals from Denis Cheryshev andRuben Sobrino seal comfortable Europa League win for LaLiga outfit

Celtic 0-2 Valencia: Goals from Denis Cheryshev andRuben Sobrino seal comfortable Europa League win for LaLiga outfit
Celtic’s European dream is in tatters after falling to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Valencia on Thursday night.The LaLiga side served up a clinical display at Celtic Park, with goals in each half from Denis Cheryshev andRuben Sobrino giving the visitors a comfortable victory.3

Brendan Rodgers’s Celtic side suffered a disappointing defeat on Thursday

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Russia international Denis Cheryshev gave Valencia a first-half lead

The Bhoys fell behind after 42 minutes when Cheryshev, who starred for hosts Russia at the World Cup last summer, opened the scoring from close range.Hoops goalkeeper Scott Bain had earlier produced two smart saves in the middle of the first half to keep Daniel Wass at bay.Valencia doubled their advantage four minutes into the second half when Sobrino met Cheryshev’s cross and slammed the ball into the back of Bain’s net.The hosts failed to show any real signs of getting back into the game, with Valencia the most likeliest to have added to the scoreline.3

Emilio Izaguirre looks on in frustration after Celtic concede their second goal

Speaking after the game on BT Sport, Bhoys legend John Hartson expressed his disappointment at the manner of Celtic’s performance.He said: “It was such a flat performance. Celtic’s players will be really disappointed tonight.“It was incredibly sloppy, they made it too easy for Valencia – they just didn’t have a go.“The endeavour and work rate was there, but the crowd were waiting for something to happen all night and it never did.”Brendan Rodgers’ men face a real uphill struggle to turn around the tie when they travel to theMestalla Stadium next Thursday.

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