Celtic 2, Bologna FC 1909 2

BOLOGNA, Italy (Interstat) — In a chaotic and dramatic Europa League group stage opener that defied pregame projections, Bologna FC 1909 and Celtic played to a 2-2 draw Thursday at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. The match, which saw a goal inside five minutes, a first-half red card and a second-half comeback, left both teams with a point to begin their continental campaigns. The result also meant both clubs remained unbeaten yet winless across all competitions early in their respective seasons. Celtic, which statistical models heavily favored to win, started brightly and took a shock lead almost immediately. Japanese midfielder Reo Hatate,… Read more...