2005-07-21: Celtic 2-2 Sporting Lisbon, Friendly

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Douala gave the Portuguese side the lead but Celtic responded when Aiden McGeady drove in a shot for the Hoops' first goal of the season.
John Hartson added a second after being played through by Chris Sutton.
New Celtic signing Maciej Zurawski came on in the final 10 minutes before Douala scored again to level.

Teams

Celtic:-
Marshall; Beattie, Varga, Balde, Camara; Petrov, Lennon, Sutton, McGeady (Maloney 65); Hartson (Zurawski 79), Aliadiere (Wallace 77).
Subs not used:- Boruc, McManus, Fernandez, Gardyne.
Goals:- McGeady 27, Hartson 40.

Sporting Lisbon:-
Ricardo; Rogerio (Miguel Garcia 70), Veto, Semedo (Miguel Velosa 76), Edson (Paito, 80); Custodio, Carlos Martins, Rochemback (Nani 70), Douala; Liedson (Joao Moutinho 78), Sa Pinto (Eisva 45).
Subs not used:- Nelson.
Goals:- Douala 13, 90.

Att:- 35,000
Ref:- Mr Dougie McDonald.

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Celtic 2-2 Sporting Lisbon

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan
Strachan has replaced Martin O'Neill in charge of Celtic
Celtic have yet to win under manager Gordon Strachan after being held 2-2 by Sporting Lisbon in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

Douala gave the Portuguese side the lead but Celtic responded when Aiden McGeady drove in a shot for the Hoops' first goal of the season.

John Hartson added a second after being played through by Chris Sutton.

New Celtic signing Maciej Zurawski came on in the final 10 minutes before Douala scored again to level.