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 targets,” former Scotland ahead James McFadden mentioned.
“So will probably be combined 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 mentioned.
“I could not give him increased reward, he was completely magnificent as had been the staff. Him and Scales have been nice as a defensive two within the time I’ve been right here and my expectation of them is sort of excessive.
“Trusty epitomised the spirit of the staff 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 a degree.
“Good character from the gamers,” Neil Lennon mentioned. “You’ll be able to see what it means to them.
“Auston Trusty and Liam Scales had been immense. They needed to defend so many crosses.
“It is a huge level.”
