Celtic suffered a 2-0 defeat to FC Twente on Tuesday night on their UEFA Women’s Champions League debut in Hamilton.
Kayleigh van Dooren scored either side of half time to clinch a win for the Dutch champions at New Douglas Park.
Murphy Agnew and Saoirse Noonan both came close in what was a spirited second-half showing from the Hoops, before Van Dooren sealed the tie in the 85th minute.
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It was a first loss of the season for Elena Sadiku’s side who face Real Madrid in the Spanish capital next week.
In last night’s other Group B contest, Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory over Madrid at Stamford Bridge, leaving Celtic bottom of the group after matchday one.
🗣️ "The fight was there. Now we know what to expect, the second game will be even better." 🎙️ Elena Sadiku reflects on her side's 2-0 defeat to FC Twente in the UEFA Women's Champions League ⤵️#CelticTwente | #UWCL | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/fZ6WjUJlrl
— Celtic FC Women (@CelticFCWomen) October 8, 2024
Speaking to Celtic TV after the game, head coach Elena Sadiku said: "I'm proud because the effort was there. We fought hard. But yeah, still disappointed because I feel like we should have done more.
"We come into this game - our first ever at this stage of the competition - but the girls really showed they could compete.
"I think now when we know what to expect, I think the second game hopefully will be even better."
