Scott Sinclair’s wonder goal against Astana drew the acclaim of the Celtic support on a crazy night in Kazakhstan
The second half turned into an unlikely exchange of goals as Celtic briefly looked capable of losing their 5-0 first leg lead before going through on an 8-4 aggregate.
Eight minutes after an unfortunate deflection off Kristoffer Ajer had given the home side the lead Callum McGregor threaded the ball left to the former Aston Villa man.
Coming in off the flank Sinclair had only one thing in mind and duly delivered with a stinging right foot shot that the home keeper never got a look at.
Scott Sinclair already has five goals in the Champions League this season.
This may be the pick of the bunch ???? pic.twitter.com/xPTIHjzZyl
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) August 22, 2017
Oh scotty Sinclair oh he is so wonderful, when he scores a goal, oh it is beautiful magical! ????having a party in the #UCL @Scotty_Sinclair
— Paul Coyle (@PaulCoyle1994) August 22, 2017
????STOPPPP ITTT ???? That goal from @Scotty_Sinclair ????#LightningBolt. The view from behind..#OhMy ????????Wonderful, Magical, Beautiful #Lightning
— Shauny (@ShaunyCeltic) August 22, 2017
Scott Sinclair take a bow brother
— JamieHasell (@JamieHasell) August 22, 2017
English fans need to forget about the bias towards the Scottish game. Scott Sinclair is more than decent & would do a job for England.
— Rumbles (@RichieRumbles) August 22, 2017
Very professional performance. Unlucky to concede and sublime goal from @Scotty_Sinclair. #Celtic #COYBIG
— John Delaney (@jpdel66) August 22, 2017
Is there a better option for England’s left wing than Scott Sinclair?
— Robert (@RobertHeyn) August 22, 2017
Just when you thought Astana were back. Scott Sinclair cuts inside &takes the wind out of the sails. Away goal for @celticfc #AstanavCeltic
— Zayne Paisley (@ZaynePaisley) August 22, 2017
It was Sinclair’s fifth goal of the qualifying campaign and was just reward for a commanding Celtic performance.
There was no drop in pace or appetite among Brendan Rodgers’ side as they set about confirming their place in Thursday’s draw for the Champions League group stage.
Sinclair and James Forrest had chances before the equaliser with the possession stat peaking at 65% as Celtic stayed on the front foot to complete the qualifying campaign in style.