Celtics Europa League hopes suffered another blow following a 2-1 home defeat by Molde, with the spotlight set to turn back on manager Ronny Deila. The Scottish champions are bottom of Group A with two points from four games, requiring two wins from their remaining fixtures against Ajax and Fenerbahce to progress.
The match started poorly for Celtic as Jozo Simunovic was forced off injured after six minutes, replaced by Tyler Blackett. Two goals were disallowed for offside in the opening 12 minutes, before Mohamed Elyounoussi gave Molde the lead with a 20-yard drive. Kris Commons equalised five minutes later, but Molde captain Daniel Hestad restored the visitors' lead in the 37th minute.
Celtic's misery was compounded in the 77th minute when Nir Bitton, who had moved from midfield to defence, was shown a straight red card for a last-man tackle on substitute Ola Kamara. Despite late pressure, the Hoops could not find an equaliser, leaving their European hopes hanging by a thread.
