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Ross Pilcher

Celtic player ratings as Liel Abada and James Forrest ease Europa League nerves against Jablonec

It was a better night in Europe for Celtic this time as they built themselves a healthy lead against Jablonec to take back to Glasgow.

Goals from Liel Abada, Kyogo Furuhashi and James Forrest ensured a comfortable night in the Czech Republic, even allowing for Vaclav Pilar's immediate response after Furuhashi's strike.

It was also Ange Postecoglou's first competitive win in charge of the club, and here's how his players rated out of ten in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg.

Joe Hart: One decent save with his legs but didn't look convincing at Jablonec's second goal. 5

Anthony Ralston: Got forward well and wasn't overly troubled going the other way. 7

Nir Bitton: Caught out by a simple long ball for Jablonec's goal. 5

Carl Starfelt: Similarly culpable to Bitton at the first, one all ends up for the second goal. 5

Greg Taylor: Good low ball in for Abada's opener. 7

Ismaila Soro: Solid in midfield, kept things simple. 6

Callum McGregor: Kept Celtic ticking over, unlucky not to score. 7

Liel Abada: Scored the crucial first goal, looked lively and essentially created the third. 8

David Turnbull: Should have buried a great early chance. Seemed to affect his confidence. 5

James Forrest: Produced at big moments by scoring the thrid and creating the fourth 8

Kyogo Furuhashi: Great first touch for his first Celtic goal, missed a second half sitter. 7

Subs

Tom Rogic: Needs more games. 4

Odsonne Edouard: Wasn't involved much after coming off. 4

Ryan Christie: Good header to score the crucial fourth goal. 6

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