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Adam Miller

Moi Elyounoussi's Celtic wonderstrike hailed as top pundits praise 'absolutely fabulous' finish

Pundits have heaped praise on Moi Elyounoussi after his stunning Europa League strike.

The Celtic forward scored twice in his side's 2-2 draw against Lille, but it was his outstanding opener that has drawn the plaudits.

Although Celtic were unable to keep hold of their two-goal advantage, they emerged with credit from a fixture that few gave them a chance of taking anything from.

Norwegian international Elyounoussi was at the forefront, and the likes of Martin Keown and Chris Sutton have hailed his superb opening goal.

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There was also praise from Ally McCoist for Albian Ajeti's role in the build-up.

Here's what BT Sport's pundits had to say about Elyounoussi's moment of magic.

MARTIN KEOWN

“Lille were in the Champions League last season and they wouldn’t have conceded a goal any better than that.

“It was beautiful the way he took it and it got them off to an absolute flyer.”

CHRIS SUTTON

"Magnificent finish from Mohamed Elyounoussi. I'm thinking 'He's got to slip (Olivier) Ntcham in'. He doesn't, he goes for goal.

"That is stunning. The goalkeeper had absolutely no chance. Has a little look, knows exactly what he wants to try and do, and he executes it superbly.

"The bend, the precision. Stunning strike."

ALAN STUBBS

"It's an absolutely fabulous finish. He's already got it in his head what he's going to do as soon as he touches the ball."

ALLY MCCOIST

"The touch from Ajeti to release Elyounoussi is brilliant, because it takes the full-back right out of the game, and he can't get back. It leaves Elyounoussi with a great space to run into.

"But take nothing away from the finish. It's absolutely clinical, and top class at the same time."

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