Ange Postecoglou didn’t quite get the homecoming party he was hoping for as Sydney FC surprised the Hoops in an entertaining friendly clash, writes Michael Gannon Down Under.
Kyogo steered in an opener for Celtic Down Under but Robert Mak hit back for the hosts within a couple of minutes and Max Burgess struck a sweet second half winner against the run of play. Postecoglou didn’t get the win he wanted on home soil – but his side was involved in a good show that gave the Parkhead gaffer some food for thought.
He didn’t have his World Cup stars or a few injured aces, but he still sent out a strong side in this Sydney Super Cup opener. There were chances for the likes of midfielders Yosuke Ideguchi and Oliver Abildgaard, as well as keeper Benji Siegrist. The latter showed again he’s a more than solid backup for Joe Hart, while the jury will remain out on the other pair.
