"The fourth goal really deflated us last week, but if we could contest tonight and maybe get an early goal, or at least not concede early on... What do we do? Well, Luke scored a great goal for us within a minute or two of the game, and then we've got something to go for. The players showed great determination."
"Overall, it was a brilliant effort. Heart and desire is something that, in the scheme of things, is still important. Now heart and desire will not win you every single football match, you've got to be able to have the ability to get it down, play under pressure, all those things, but it does help when the going gets tough."
"I've been delighted with the team, absolutely delighted with the side. The players showed great determination. At times, we played some really nice football as well. I was so proud of the team, so proud of the supporters as well, who kept us going."
Celtic secured a 1-0 victory against Stuttgart in the Europa League second leg at MHP Arena, though they were already eliminated on aggregate after losing 4-1 in the first leg. Luke McCowan scored within 28 seconds, marking Celtic's earliest goal in a major European game since 2004-05. Despite being unable to build on this early advantage, Celtic maintained defensive solidity throughout the match. This victory represented a historic achievement as Celtic's first-ever win in Germany in major European competition, ending a 16-match winless streak in the country. Manager Martin O'Neill praised his team's heart, desire, and determination, emphasizing that while these qualities alone cannot guarantee success, they prove invaluable during challenging moments.
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