After Hatate’s dismissal within the thirty fourth minute, it was a backs-to-the-wall Celtic efficiency, with Trusty’s back-post tap-in a uncommon enterprise into Bologna territory.
Assault after assault was repelled by the Celtic backline as Trusty and Liam Scales stood as much as the Bologna onslaught.
The hosts dominated possession, pinned Celtic in their very own half and had 63 touches within the Celtic field.
And but, the cussed defence was undone frustratingly simply as Dallinga’s header went by way of Schmeichel from shut vary and the Denmark veteran was then rooted to the spot as Rowe’s highly effective shot flew over his head.
“There might be a sense of ‘what might have been?’ – and I believe Schmeichel might do higher for each objectives,” former Scotland ahead James McFadden stated.
“So it is going to be blended feelings.”
O’Neill questioned whether or not Schmeichel was unsighted for Rowe’s leveller, however selected to concentrate on the efforts of his centre-backs within the precious draw.
Trusty alone made 17 clearances and three interceptions, marshalling the depleted guests to nice impact.
“Trusty was magnificent, as he has been throughout my time right here,” O’Neill stated.
“I could not give him greater reward, he was completely magnificent as have been the workforce. Him and Scales have been nice as a defensive two within the time I’ve been right here and my expectation of them is kind of excessive.
“Trusty epitomised the spirit of the workforce tonight. It was colossal and retains us within the competitors for at the very least another week.”
One other former Celtic supervisor additionally praised the way in which they battled to some extent.
“Sensible character from the gamers,” Neil Lennon stated. “You possibly can see what it means to them.
“Auston Trusty and Liam Scales have been immense. They needed to defend so many crosses.
“It is a huge level.”
