Celtic Women’s Champions League debut ended in disappointment as they suffered a defeat at the hands of Dutch side FC Twente. The highly anticipated match, held on October 9, saw the Scottish side fall short in a hard-fought encounter, with Twente securing a 2-1 victory.
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Despite a valiant effort from Celtic, it was Twente who took control early on, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to take the lead in the first half. Celtic responded with increased pressure, and their determination paid off with a goal from forward Caitlin Hayes, who leveled the score just before the break.
However, Twente regained momentum in the second half, scoring the decisive goal in the 75th minute. Celtic pushed hard for an equalizer but were unable to break down Twente’s defense in the closing stages.
For Celtic Women, it was a tough lesson in their first Champions League outing, but the experience gained from facing a well-established European side like Twente will undoubtedly help them grow as a team. Manager Fran Alonso praised the team’s resilience but acknowledged there is work to be done if they are to compete at the highest level in Europe.
Despite the loss, Celtic fans will take heart in the team’s fighting spirit and look forward to seeing them bounce back in their next fixtures.
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