Stuttgart Beat Celtic To Secure UEL Playoff First-Leg Victory
Stuttgart regained dominance to beat Celtic 4-1 in the UEFA Europa League playoffs, with Bilai El Khannoussscoring a brace in the first-leg tie. Both sides seized moments of defensive flops to score their goals. However, Stuttgart exerted a stronger influence on the game and built up pressure from the right wing, cracking Celtic's defense to retake the lead. Celtic conceded the first goal as the Germans capitalised on a half-hearted clearance from Schmeichel, resulting in pressure on the defence that led to Bilai El Khannouss scoring the opening goal. The winger doubled the lead by heading home Angelo Stiller 's cross after Celtic restored level terms from Benjamin Nygeen . As the Germans continued to press, they broke through again on the right wing. Ermedin Demirovic 's cross found Jamie Lewelling in front of the box, and on his second touch, he steered a 20-yard shot into the right corner. Shortly after that, Demirovic scored what should have been the fo...
