Hoops await night of destiny

Benfica 2 Celtic 1

Hoops await night of destiny
Wed, 21 Nov, 2012 - 00:00
Ronnie Esplin

Ola John gave the home side the lead in the seventh minute before Georgios Samaras levelled in the 32nd minute from a Charlie Mulgrew corner.

Defender Ezequiel Garay restored Benfica’s lead in the 72nd minute to ultimately, and deservedly, leave both sides on seven points after five games.

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