FT Celtic 1 Boavista 1
Celtic's hopes of recreating the past glories of the Lisbon Lions in1967 hangs in the balance after a 1-1 draw at Parkhead tonight. Henrik Larsson gave them hope, however, of success in the UEFA Cup semi-finalsecond leg after cancelling out Joos Valgaeren's own goal.
But the Swede was guilty of failing to score from the spot after they werefinally awarded a penalty after three good penalty claims had provedunsuccessful.
Hartson could have put the home side ahead in the 73rd minute when the ballsomehow made its way through to him, but Ricardo saved from just four yards.
But Celtic were finally awarded a penalty in the 75th minute after Eder hadhandled Thompson's deflected free-kick.
Parkhead was ready to celebrate with the prolific Larsson stepping up, butRicardo guessed right and saved his effort by his right-hand post.
Thompson could not recreate his free-kick from Anfield and fired straight intothe wall with seven minutes left.
Turra then thwarted a late Celtic goal by clearing Hartson's goalbound effortoff the line to put Boavista in the driving seat for a trip to Seville.
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