Great start to the group stage for FC Twente, who defeated the Scottish champions, Celtic FC, in Glasgow, by zero to two.
It was a competitive match. Glasgow started better by dominating the ball and commanding. But the Netherlands team players soon reacted.
On the brink of half-time, Carleer decided to send a deep lob from his half for Kayleigh van Dooren to run towards. This young but experienced midfielder, born in the town of Veldhoven, had no problems reaching the ball. After controlling the ball with a light touch, he made a subtle attempt against which goalkeeper Daugherty could do nothing.
Second part
After the advantage acquired in the first period, Twente settled into the match with more security, although Celtic also had scoring opportunities.
The Scots advanced the line in search of an equalizer and risked more. Despite this, it was Twente who were able to score the second goal through Andradóttir.
Precisely, the Icelandic soccer player created the play for the second and final goal. With five minutes left, he entered with speed from the right flank and crossed into the Celtic six-yard box. There, Kayleigh van Dooren did not forgive and shot the Scottish goalkeeper at point-blank range. Time was running against the home team and, finally, Twente took the lead and the three points for the Netherlands.
The next day, Celtic FC Glasgow will visit Real Madrid on Thursday the 17th at 6:45 p.m. That same day, but at 9:00 p.m., Twente will host Chelsea with the lead at stake.
Technical sheet
Celtic FC Glasgow: Daugherty, Hayes, Clark, Bruna Lourenço, Lawton, Ross (Signe Carstens 87′), McGregor, Barclais (McAneny 77′), Cross, Agnew (Smith 87′), Noonan (Mathilde Carstens 77′)
Coach: Elena Sadiku
FC Twente: Clark, Vliek, Knol, Carleer, Tuin, van Ginkel, te Brake, Andradóttir (Ivens 86′), van Dooren (Galic 90′), Peddemors, van Dijk (Oude Elberink 86′)
Coach: Joran Pot
Goals: 0-1 Kayleigh van Dooren (43′), 0-2 Kayleigh van Dooren (84′)
Referee: Ewa Augustyn (Polonia)
Assistants: Julia Bukarowicz (Polonia) and Aleksandra Ulanowska (Polonia),
Fourth referee: Katarzyna Lisiecka-Sęk (Polonia)
yellow cards: Caitlin Hayes (57’)
Estadio: New Douglas Park
Player of the match: Kayleigh van Dooren
Author: Luis Fernando Ramos
Photograph: FC Twente Women
