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Aidan Macdonald

Celtic player ratings as the Hoops draw with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League

Joe Hart 7

Made a crucial save from Shakhtar's danger man Mykhaylo Mudryk just before half-time. His distribution was good throughout the match, and he could do nothing about the opposition's stunning equaliser.

Josip Juranovic 8

Another solid contribution from the Croatian international who advanced forward when required, and this allowed the Hoops to break on the counter-attack at times.

Cameron Carter-Vickers 7

The American was solid as usual during the 90 minutes. He will be disappointed with the goal that his defence conceded, but there was nothing he could do about it. At times the former Tottenham man made some crucial interceptions that kept his team in the game.

Moritz Jenz 7

He had quite a quiet night. His passing and positioning were fine. Near the end of the game, he produced a great bit of defending, which stopped the Ukrainian side from taking all three points.

Greg Taylor 7

Was solid defensively and always tried to provide an option going forward in the inverted full-back role. Played some nice passes.

Matt O'Riley 7

Had some bright moments but also some frustrating ones. His distribution was not up to his usual high standards, and a few times advancing runs from his fellow midfielders were caught short back, a lack of quality passing from the midfielder. 

Reo Hatate 6

It was an up-and-down game for the Japanese international as, at times, he dictated play while he looked off the pace at other moments. He did not make any game-deciding mistakes.

Sead Haksabanovic 7

Made himself available and played the ball across, which led to Giakoumakis' finish. Was a threat in the first half but dipped out of the game.

Giorgos Giakoumakis 8

Scored the opening goal of the match. The Greek international was everywhere during the time he was on the pitch, and he finished his opportunity well when the ball broke kindly to him in the box.

Kyogo Furuhashi 7

 He was playing a slightly different position than usual which saw him almost as number 10 at times. His runs and passing did create opportunities for the Parkhead club. However, he missed a great chance late on.

Liel Abada 6

The Israeli struggled to make an impact during his time on the pitch. His passing was erratic at times, and a few times, his touch let him down.

Substitutes 

Daizen Maeda (for Haksabanovic, 65) 5

Did make an impact and cause the Shakhtar defence problems.

Aaron Mooy (for Furuhashi, 65) 5

Had some opportunities in the advanced role, but his final ball let him down.

James Forrest (for Abada, 65) 5

Was lively and put in a few good crosses

David Turnbull (for Hatate, 84) 4

Had no time to make an impact

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