The header that rocked Moscow
Via Scotprem.com-Georgios Samaras headed a dramatic last-minute winner as Celtic beat Spartak Moscow 3-2 in Russia to claim their first ever away win in the group stage of the Champions League.
Neil Lennon's side, who drew 0-0 at home to Benfica in their Group G opener a fortnight ago, now travel to Barcelona on October 23 before welcoming the Spaniards to Parkhead.
Celtic took the lead through Gary Hooper after 12 minutes but a double from Emmanuel Emenike either side of the interval appeared to have turned the game in Spartak's favour.
But Juan Insaurralde was sent off in 63 minutes for bringing down Hooper and sub James Forrest's effort came off Dmitri Kombarov for the equaliser with 19 minutes remaining before Samaras converted Emilio Izaguirre's cross to seal a precious three points for Celtic.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon said: "I am probably the proudest man in Europe tonight. I cannot speak highly enough of the players - they were magnificent. I thought we thoroughly deserved to win.
"They played magnificent football at a very tough venue against an excellent side. They showed great character and fortitude to come back after going behind just after half-time."
"We didn't start the game particularly well, we looked a bit nervous and our passing wasn't there for the first five or 10 minutes but we had a quick break and scored a good goal. I have to say I thought Gary Hooper was world class tonight."
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