Things have been rough for Celtic lately, but UEFA just threw Mika Baur a bone, highlighting his equalizer against Ferencvaros as one of the best team goals out there. It’s a glimmer of light in what has been a seriously dark week for the Hoops.
The Pressure Is On After Two Tough Home Losses
Martin O’Neill’s squad got hammered 3-1 by Ferencvaros at Celtic Park on Thursday, September 17. The home crowd was letting them hear it with boos, and honestly, who could blame them? Then, just to twist the knife, they dropped another home game to Rangers on Sunday. That performance against Rangers even drew heavy criticism from former goalkeeper Pat Bonner. It’s not exactly a confidence booster when you’re getting ripped by your own legends. The pressure is seriously building around the club.
Mika Baur’s Moment of Brilliance Gets Its Due
Amidst all that drama, UEFA’s official Europa League account dropped a collection of four “brilliant team goals” from the latest round of fixtures. Guess who’s in there? Yep, Mika Baur’s stunner that brought Celtic level at 1-1 against Ferencvaros. Kieran Tierney set him up with a sweet cutback right before half-time, and Baur finished it to make it a legitimate contender. Even though Celtic quickly fell behind again and ended up losing that game 3-1, this recognition from UEFA is a big deal for Baur. It’s a positive moment for him after what’s been a challenging start to life in Glasgow following his summer move.
Fans are getting to vote on their favorite of the four strikes, which also includes goals from Besiktas, Bournemouth, and Jagiellonia. For Baur, this shout-out from UEFA is a much needed positive moment amidst a challenging start to his time in Glasgow. Every little bit helps when the pressure is building on the whole squad!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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