Easy for Celtic's bravehearts

Blackburn 0

The Scottish champions controlled the tie after Martin O'Neill had promised a much better performance from his Celtic side in the UEFA Cup second round, second leg clash at Ewood Park. But even with a 1-0 advantage from Parkhead a fortnight ago, the Scottish champions braced themselves for an early assault from their Premiership opponents.

O'Neill was confident his side could score a vital away goal on a freezing night in Lancashire to join Liverpool in the third round of the competition.

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