"We've given ourselves a chance to get through and from that viewpoint, I'm delighted. My own view is that if we had stayed with 11 men, we would have won the game. Given the circumstances, absolutely [a point gained]. We're playing a good team trying to get into the top eight - naturally they're going to put pressure on us. We showed a great resilience. We have to win next Thursday, but even so, we've got a lot to think about before then."
"After Hatate's dismissal in the 34th minute, it was a backs-to-the-wall Celtic performance, with Trusty's back-post tap-in a rare venture into Bologna territory. Attack after attack was repelled by the Celtic backline as Trusty and Liam Scales stood up to the Bologna onslaught. The hosts dominated possession, pinned Celtic in their own half and had 63 touches in the Celtic box."
Celtic took a two-goal lead in Bologna through Reo Hatate and Auston Trusty before a red card and a second-half comeback earned Bologna a draw. Hatate received two yellow cards, reducing Celtic to ten men and triggering a defensive, backs-to-the-wall approach. Thijs Dallinga and Jonathan Rowe scored for Bologna, with Kasper Schmeichel appearing questionable for both goals. Celtic held on for a Europa League point and sit 24th on eight points, just inside the knockout cut-off, and must win the final group game at Parkhead against Utrecht. The team showed notable spirit and resilience despite heavy Bologna possession.
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