[311] By September, he was sidelined with injuries on two occasions. Under new Head Coach Wim Jansen, Celtic had to negotiate two qualifying rounds to qualify for the first round proper of the 199798 UEFA Cup. Last years Danish Superliga runners up FC Midtjylland come into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Viborg, already nine points off the top in seventh place, though are the leagues top scorers. The updated Europa League standings highlight the performance of each football team. Europa League preview with odds, team news and lineups. [46][47], Two years later in 1974, Celtic again made a European Cup semi-final, this time against Atltico Madrid. [39][40][41] Celtic were unhappy that the tie had been decided in this manner, and suggested to UEFA an alternative of using a scoreline based on the number of corners forced in extra-time. [85] Oleh Blokhin's free-kick in the second leg gave the Soviet's an early lead, but Mark McGhee levelled the tie shortly after half-time. Barcelona fought back, however, to win 32 on the night. [74] The return match at Parkhead was an even more bad-tempered affair as Celtic raced to a 30 lead with goals from Brian McClair, Murdo MacLeod and Tommy Burns, all in spite of Rapid's foul play. [52] In between these very brief campaigns, Celtic reached the quarter-finals of the Cup Winners' Cup in season 197576, but disappointingly were knocked out by East German side Sachsenring Zwickau, whose play was unimpressive despite winning the tie. The prediction is provided in good faith, but no earnings are guaranteed. Football fans who don't want to miss this exciting game will need to check out M.LCAMPEON 2 ES at 11:45 to be able to catch the action live on their TV, computer or mobile device. [65] Celtic were unable to keep up their winning form in the next round, and went out of Europe 32 on aggregate to Real Sociedad, largely due to poor defending. Full Stats Data is currently unavailable. Frank McGarvey levelled the tie before half-time with a close-range shot after the Belgian goalkeeper failed to hold onto a Brian McClair shot. ", "Fenerbahe Beikta derbi ma sonucu: 2-0", "Fenerbahe Osmanlspor ma sonucu: 0-0", "Torku Konyaspor Fenerbahe ma sonucu: 0-3", "Trabzonspor 0-4 Fenerbahe ma zeti ve Golleri ( TS, FB Geni zet)", "Fenerbahe Gaziantepspor ma sonucu:3-0", "Fenerbahe Torku Konyaspor ma sonucu: 2-0", "Fenerbahe Monaco'yu Emenike'nin golleri ile geti (Ma zeti ve goller)", "Fenerbahe Monaco'ya yenilerek ampiyonlar Ligi'ne veda etti! Stadion Feijenoord, 17 FC Midtjylland. Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said Donny van de Beek must improve, but is not giving up on the midfielder just yet. Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Feyenoord and Lazio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Follow all the latest UEFA Europa League football news, fixtures, stats, and more on ESPN. [68] Celtic's response two weeks later in the return match in Glasgow saw them produce a performance described by The Herald as "quite brilliant". NEC Nijmegen. [321] However, Kjr suffered a back injury that kept him out for a month. This time the first leg of the tie took place in Glasgow, with Celtic winning 31 courtesy of goals from Jimmy Johnstone and a Willie Wallace brace. [163][164] After the match, both he and his Danish compatriot Thomas Kahlenberg were praised by Manager Magath. Please bet responsibly. Manchester City football club: record v Manchester United Head-to-head records of Manchester City against other teams. 0 Celtic twice took the lead in the first half, only for Innsbruck to equalise on each occasion, their second goal an own goal by Henrik Larsson just before half-time. Celtic belied their mediocre domestic form in Scotland by reaching the semi-final of the tournament, eliminating Basel, Dinamo Zagreb and Slovan Bratislava en route. [279] Despite being sidelined on three more occasions later in the 201516 season, Kjr made 45 appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.[280][281][282]. [118][119] Celtic went on to eliminate HJK Helsinki in the first round proper,[120] before going out 32 on aggregate in the next round to Bordeaux. [4][5] He married his long-term girlfriend, Camilla. You must be 18 years old or over to use this site. Midtjylland vs Feyenoord: All the latest UEFA Europa League Group stage match information including stats, form, history, and more. The Betfair Exchange allows you the opportunity to back and lay bets and Cash Out. Feyenoord vs Midtjylland: All the latest UEFA Europa League Group stage match information including stats, form, history, and more. [133], Celtic's European campaign in 200203 began somewhat inauspiciously when they were beaten by Basel on away goals in a qualifier tie for the Champions League. Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in Glasgow, which has regularly taken part in European competitions since its first appearance in the 196263 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.Since then, the club has competed in every UEFA organised competition, with the exception of the UEFA Super Cup and the defunct Intertoto Cup.. Bobo Bald was sent off on 95 minutes after his second yellow card. [241][242][243][244][245], Following a transfer speculation over the summer, it was announced on 16 June 2015 that Kjr joined Turkish side Fenerbahe, signing a four-year deal for 7.65million. The first leg was played in Glasgow, and Celtic twice took the lead through goals from Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Barry Robson. quipes invaincues. Feyenoord VS Fortuna Sittard. Welcome to ProTipster. Porto managed to hang on to win the UEFA Cup. Event closes Later today at 1:45 PM. 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However, two qualifying rounds had first to be negotiated, which Celtic managed to do with 41 and 40 aggregate wins over HJK Helsinki and Helsingborgs IF. [235] Billel Omrani was particularly influential for the Romanians, scoring twice and providing an assist for their opening goal. [395] He played the full game despite an injury of his own, as Denmark won 10. Football decimal odds are easy to understand, because they represent the payout you'll get if you win e.g. It is the first time that I have come under pressure and I try to take these words as a motivation. 10. [63] Celtic went into the second leg as underdogs, but an outstanding Charlie Nicholas goal and a last minute winner from George McCluskey saw the club progress 32 on aggregate. C ^ Sion were disqualified for fielding ineligible players in both legs resulting two automatic 30 wins. [312][313] Kjr then scored his first goal for the club, in a 51 loss against Spartak Moscow on 17 October 2017. [18][19] The quarter-final in March 1967 pitched Celtic against Yugoslav champions Vojvodina. [66] He returned to the starting line-up from suspension, playing the whole game, as Palermo lost 53 against Inter Milan on 29 October 2009. [222] By finishing third in the Champions League group, Celtic qualified for the knockout Round of 32 in the Europa League where they were drawn against Zenit Saint Petersburg. Fluminense vs So Paulo 21:30 - Sat 05 Nov 2. They were comfortably beaten over two legs by Fiorentina, but were still the first British club to reach a UEFA sanctioned European club final. ", "Wolfsburg's Simon Kjaer: Roma is a great club & joining them is a great opportunity", "Helmes trifft an alter Wirkungssttte doppelt", "Reus beendet Negativserie gegen die "Wlfe", "UFFICIALERoma, il Wolfsburg annuncia Kjaer in giallorosso", "Wolfsburg's Simon Kjaer joins Roma on loan", "A.S. 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The winning goal was an own goal by Berne's Alain Baumann, and the match itself is more remembered for stadium announcer "Tiger" Tim Stevens' mocking comment at half-time about Rangers being knocked out of European competition the same evening (he asked for a "minute's silence"): He was in turn sacked on the spot by the Celtic board of directors. [89][90] Celtic were very poor that season, and failed to qualify for any of the European competitions in 199091 for the first time in 12 years. [128][129] Instead on 30 August 2011, Kjr went out on a season-long loan deal to Roma, with the option to purchase at the end of the season. [195][196][197][198][199] Kjr helped Lille keep two consecutive clean sheets between 25 August 2013 and 31 August 2013 against Saint-tienne and Rennes. Presented By. [356][357], On 13 January 2020, Kjr signed with AC Milan on loan for the rest of the 201920 season, with the option to make the transfer permanent for an undisclosed sum. [7], The following season though saw Strachan guide Celtic into last 16 of the Champions League for the first time. NEC Nijmegen. First, I need to secure a regular place." L'Inter Milan avec 7 victoires et 2 matchs nuls en 1963-1964. After a straightforward 51 aggregate win over AGF Aarhus in September 1983,[67] Celtic were then drawn against Sporting Lisbon in the second round. On 112 minutes Derlei reacted quickest to a Rab Douglas block and rounded Jackie McNamara to make it 32. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Find out when the draw for the knockout round playoff of the Europa League will happen and the other key dates. 7.1. The other clashes between the teams ended in draws. Football Predictions and Betting Tips. Napoli is currently on the 1 place in the Serie A table. [65] From the start of the 200910 season, Kjr started in every match until he missed one match, due to suspension. [12] Celtic won the return match in Glasgow 30 to progress, although the game was again bad tempered. [152][153] Played in humid weather, the first half was a somewhat stoic affair, but Porto scored just before half-time when Derlei netted Dmitri Alenichev's parried shot. [226][227][228][229][230] Kjr then scored on his UEFA Europa League debut, in a 11 draw against FC Krasnodar on 18 September 2014. The first officially sanctioned European club tournament, the European Champion Clubs' Cup, was launched in 1955. Arsenal went on to win 31 win on the night, with Massimo Donati scoring Celtic's only goal in the last minute. The other clashes between the teams ended in draws. 90'+3' : Kjr said he was sorry for the firing, and was happy to work with Steve McClaren. In 12 (85.71%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) [379] He made his debut for the Denmark national under-19 football team on 6 September 2006, at the age of 17, beating Portugal U19 32. [28][29][30], In February 2008, Kjr signed a five-year contract with Italian club Palermo, effective from the summer 2008,[31][32] earning Midtjylland a 4 million transfer fee. It is the third tier of active European club football Feyenoord won 0 direct matches.FC Midtjylland won 0 matches.2 matches ended in a draw.On average in direct matches both teams scored a 4.00 goals per Match. Gamble responsibly. We have a full list of players for each team that are currently sidelined. [160] The return match in Spain saw Celtic fielding 19-year-old reserve goalkeeper David Marshall in place of Douglas and young defender John Kennedy standing in for Bobo Bald, who was also suspended. [82], The club's League title win in 1986 saw them qualify for the European Cup in 198687, where Celtic eliminated Shamrock Rovers 30 on aggregate in the first round. [9] In Celtic's 51 win away against Basel in the first leg of their preliminary round tie on 17 September 1963, John Hughes became the first Scottish player to score a hat-trick in the away leg of a European tie. Full Stats Data is currently unavailable. [361] Four days later, he played his first game in Serie A as a Milan player in a dramatic 32 home win against Udinese. [380] He played a total 10 games and scored one goal for the under-19s until October 2007, and was named 2007 Danish under-19 talent of the year as the under-19s coach found Kjr had shown himself a talented defender despite his young age. Bet365. Not having injuries would be a great help. FC Midtjylland. I am not happy about his (Tfting's) opinion. Reasons for our Lazio vs FC Midtjylland prediction: The net could bulge at both ends and our Europa League tip is that neither of the teams will keep a clean sheet. Nl1. In the opening fixture in France, Celtic and Rennes exchanged penalties for a 11 draw, the same scoreline as when the pair first played each other eight years before. Football Predictions and Betting Tips. [43] Celtic kept their composure though, and equalised two minutes into the second half though a John Hughes header. 0 [79][80][81][82][83] After serving a one match suspension, Kjr returned to the starting lineup against Catania on 3 April 2010, as they lost 20. [72] Since returning from suspension, he started in the next ten league matches before being suspended once again. Bet365. [390][391], Kjr was called up to the senior Danish national team in February 2009,[392] as national team coach Morten Olsen was impressed by his form for Palermo,[393] and saw him and Per Krldrup as main competitors to replace the retired defender Martin Laursen. [141] After the match, Roma director Walter Sabatini dropped a strong hint that the club may decide against signing Kjr on a permanent basis due to his poor performance at Roma. Presented By. Manager Davie Hay admitted Celtic were "lucky" to not concede more goals, although he insisted that whilst they were in an "awkward position" to salvage the tie, it was not "impossible". The Betfair Exchange allows you the opportunity to back and lay bets and Cash Out. Follow all the latest UEFA Europa League football news, fixtures, stats, and more on ESPN. With the match going into injury time and the tie poised on a knife-edge, Larsson went on a solo run forward, beating several tackles, before passing to Burley who scored from close range to clinch a 63 win on the night to progress on aggregate. [145] The quarter-finals saw another English Premier League opponent for Celtic, this time Liverpool. Kjr has played over 120 matches for Denmark, including participation at the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and 2018, and Further goals in the second half from Murdo MacLeod and McGarvey sealed an emphatic 50 win on the night, and progression to the third round. FC Midtjylland achieved a 5-1 victory against Odense BK when the teams met at Nature Energy Park which was the most recent fixture between the pair. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession. I do it every morning."[5]. Kjaer fatto fuori, non mi convince pi! We spend a lot of time researching a wide range of sports to unearth the best value bets on a daily basis. Min deposit requirement. [412], Following Denmark's win over Iceland in the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, Stig Tfting criticised his performance, as he witnessed him for making too many mistakes during the match. We also offer Casino, Poker, Games and Bingo. More Details. [39] Celtic were overwhelming favourites, but despite Tommy Gemmell opening the scoring after 30 minutes, they were comprehensively outplayed by the Dutch side. James Forrest completed the comeback for Celtic with a 90th-minute strike, sending Celtic Park into a frenzy. [478] Around an hour after the incident, UEFA and Danish Football Association officials confirmed from the Rigshospitalet that Eriksen had been stabilized and was awake. Betting Odds. A late third goal from Dynamo, however, saw them clinch the tie. [102] However, despite a bright start, Celtic ended up being comprehensively outclassed. On 30 June 2010, VfL Wolfsburg confirmed they had opened talks with Kjr. No further goals were scored in the additional 30 minutes, and the tie was decided by the toss of a coin. Celtic, as fourth-ranked seeds, found themselves drawn in Group G with Barcelona, Benfica and Spartak Moscow. ", "LOSC - Montpellier: Frey titulaire en attaque, Corchia, Balmont et Kjaer sur le banc", "Quatre blesss de plus qui font huit, la mauvaise srie se poursuit pour le LOSC", "LOSC - Ligue Europa: Simon Kjaer forfait contre Krasnodar? Predictions & Head to Head stats for FK Bodo - Glimt vs. Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League. 22/10/2022 16:30 GMT. [138] In the build-up to the return match, Blackburn captain Gary Flitcroft made public that Souness had commented in the dressing room after the first game that Blackburn were the better side and should have won: "That was men against boys. Murdo MacLeod's left foot drive past Dino Zoff gave Celtic a 10 win in the first leg of the first round tie against Juventus,[61] however the Italians won the return match 20 in Turin to eliminate Celtic. [25] The cup-winning side have since become known as the Lisbon Lions. [209][210][211][212][213] As a result of the solid performances Kjr frequently appeared on various media's team of the week during the entire season, eventually earning a spot on "the Ligue 1 Team of the Season" alongside teammate and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama. The Betfair Exchange allows you the opportunity to back and lay bets and Cash Out. The club became the first British team and only Scottish team to date to win the European Cup by defeating Inter Milan in the 1967 final. Please play responsibly. As of January 2020, Henrik Larsson is the all-time joint eleventh top goalscorer in European club football competitions with a total of 59 goals from his time at Feyenoord, Celtic, Barcelona, Manchester United and Helsingborgs IF. Such was the quality of the French side's football, the Celtic supporters gave them a standing ovation at full time. Alan Thompson struck a low shot past Jerzy Dudek from the set piece, with the ball going under the defensive wall which had jumped up and appeared to distract the Liverpool goalkeeper. (te man zeti)", "F.Bahe'de fla gelime! AZ vs Feyenoord. [86], Early exits in Europe continued as the decade progressed. The first leg took place at Celtic Park on 13 March 2003, ending 11 through a first-minute Larsson goal; the away goal, however, gave Liverpool an advantage entering their home tie at Anfield. 125 England Premier League Corners Stats. 02/10/22. [217], Celtic entered the 201718 Champions League at the 2nd qualifying round; they defeated Linfield 60, Rosenborg 10 and Astana 84 on aggregate to enter the group stages. [58] Goalkeeper Peter Latchford had an excellent match, and in particular his saves from England striker Laurie Cunningham and Spanish star Santillana were crucial in helping Celtic keep a clean sheet. [377], On 1 December 2021, in the opening minutes of the Serie A away game against Genoa, Kjr sustained an injury to his left knee and had to be stretchered off the pitch. [202] Despite this astonishing piece of luck, Celtic failed abjectly to take advantage in the final qualifier against Maribor, losing 21 on aggregate to drop down to the Europa League. Match ends, FC Midtjylland 2, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz 0. Simon Thorup Kjr (born 26 March 1989) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club AC Milan and captains the Denmark national team.. [56], However, in 197980, under former player and new manager Billy McNeill, they reached the quarter-finals of the European Cup. [418][419][420][421][422] In May 2012, he was inducted in the final squad for Euro 2012. ", "Transfert. Manchester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers [423] Kjr was among the starting 11 in each of the three group games, against the Netherlands, Portugal and Germany, as they were eliminated in the Group Stage. The UEFA Europa Conference League (abbreviated as UECL) is an annual football club competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for eligible European football clubs. Goals in the second half from Simon Donnelly and Craig Burley put Celtic ahead on aggregate, but Gernot Krinner's header on 82 minutes levelled the tie on aggregate and gave the Austrians the advantage because of the away goals rule. [97] His VfL Wolfsburg debut came on 15 August 2010, starting the whole game, in a 21 win against Preuen Mnster in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. [68] He was named 2009 Danish Talent of the Year in November 2009, beating Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner and Ajax's Christian Eriksen after his successful first season in Palermo. Betting Odds. [98] But the Portuguese side won 20 in the return match, to knock Celtic out. Presented By. Select the opponent from the menu on the left to see the overall record and list of results. ", "Kjaer lobt: "Magath zieht sein Ding durch, das schtze ich", "VfL in Sorge: Kjaer droht lngere Pause! [174] Things began to slide after that, however, and Celtic exited the rebranded UEFA Europa League before Christmas despite a promising draw of group opponents. We have invested in all the latest specialist tools and diagnostic software that is specifically tailored for the software in your vehicle. Manchester United avec 5 victoires et 6 matchs nuls en 1998-1999. [189][190][191], Celtic began the 201314 season with further Champions League success in their sights. Rinus Isral quickly equalised from a free kick, but Celtic managed to hold on at 11 to force extra time. The prediction is provided in good faith, but no earnings are guaranteed. Match ends, FC Midtjylland 2, Feyenoord 2. Below you can find the transmission schedule for FC Copenhagenvs Manchester City. We provide top notch maintenance service for all types of vehicles. Claim Now Celtic were drawn with Cliftonville in their first qualifying round and easily disposed of the Northern Irish champions 50 on aggregate. Take the -152 about BTTS Yes and cheer on goals. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. ProTipster is providing data on what channel you could watch the game on TV. Feyenoord. Gab & Juls react to the standout Europa League playoff clash between Manchester United and Barcelona. [238] After a 10 loss to Dynamo Moscow at home,[169] Mowbray lead Celtic to a 20 win in Moscow, Georgios Samaras' injury time goal clinching the tie on aggregate and ending a long run of not winning any away games in the Champions League. Lo svedese non convocato per il Verona", "Milan-Torino 1-0, decide Rebic: i rossoneri agganciano il sesto posto", "Milan, lesione al bicipite femorale per Kjaer: si punta a recuperarlo per il Genoa. [196] The campaign was dismal, winning only once with a 21 home win over Ajax,[197] and slumping to a 61 rout away against Barcelona in the final group match. With about five minutes remaining, a long-range shot from Bobby Murdoch was diverted by Stevie Chalmers past a wrong-footed Sarti. Despite the emphatic scoreline over the two legs, Celtic were not outclassed by their Italian opponents in terms of general play but while Juventus defended with a ruthless defiance, Celtic in contrast shipped their goals all far too easily. Following a shock 5-1 stuffing by Midtjylland, the Serie A side embarked on a spectacular run of form, which saw them win five out of six league matches without conceding a single goal. Get a summary of the Feyenoord Rotterdam vs. FC Midtjylland football match. Nl1. 11.2. [101][102] Despite much criticism from the media for his poor performances, Kjr played in the starting line-up in all 17 Bundesliga matches in the autumn 2010 season. Event closes Later today at 1:45 PM. Time limits and T&Cs apply. [25] With 63 minutes played, after incessant pressure Celtic finally equalised when Tommy Gemmell scored with a powerful 25-yard shot. 10. [285][286] After serving a one match suspension, Kjr scored on his return in the UEFA Europa League match against Zorya Luhansk on 15 September 2016. PSV Eindhoven. Match ends, FC Midtjylland 2, Feyenoord 2. We show Football betting odds on the Exchange in decimals. 10. [187] Two weeks later on 20 April 2013 against Werder Bremen, he set up Wolfsburg's first goal of the game before being substituted in the 54th minute after suffering an abductor problem. We also offer Casino, Poker, Games and Bingo. Afterwards, he guided his teammates to cover Eriksen while he received medical treatment, and consoled Eriksen's wife Sabrina afterward. [221][222] Kjr then kept three consecutive clean sheets in the first three league matches, including scoring his first ever Ligue 1 goal against Lorient with a deflected free kick. [451][452][453] Kjr played in both legs of the World Cup play-offs for a place in the World Cup against Republic of Ireland, as the national side won 51 on aggregate and qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Six players were sent off four from Celtic and two from Racing Club with Racing scoring the only goal to win the cup in a match described by Reuters as a "bar room brawl".