GORDON (5) Was left badly exposed by defence for both goals. Didn’t look as commanding as he has been, but not surprised given the central-defensive pairing in front of him.
LUSTIG (6) Part of a double act with Boyata that should have closed Elyounoussi down quicker for opener. The stand-in captain was a handful going forward and was denied on the hour when Horvath clawed away his header on the line.
BOYATA (4) Slow to react at opener and turned his back when shot eventually came in. Failed to instil much confidence afterwards.
SIMUNOVIC (2) The big Croatian lasted just five minutes before a late challenge from Hoiland ended his night. Only plus for Celtic is that he at least managed to walk off.
TIERNEY (8) Highlight was a stunning last-ditch tackle to bail his team out in the first half while a solo run and blistering shot just after the break was just tipped over. Best man - if you can call him that - on the park by a mile.
COMMONS (5) Struggled to get his foot on the ball in early stages but showed great reactions to flick a Bitton shot away from the diving Horvath to level. Failed to emerge after the break through injury.
JOHANSEN (5) Was playing in the deep role normally occupied by Scott Brown. Tried to pierce the Molde defence with some cute through balls, but they went unrewarded. Couldn't turn the tide as game slipped away.
BITTON (6) Early goal from the edge of the box ruled out for offside. Saw a goalbound header somehow saved by the enigmatic Horvath as Celtic chased second leveller. Rightly dismissed for bringing down Kamara as last man after his team-mates threw him under the bus.
ROGIC (4) Got caught under the ball after 36 minutes to allow Elyounoussi in behind him to cross for Molde’s second. Expected more.
ARMSTRONG (5) Quiet night for the midfielder. Didn’t do much wrong but didn’t make a massive impact.
GRIFFITHS (5) Early effort rightly disallowed for offside. Missed glorious chance to level midway through second half but lashed over when clear eight yards out.
SUBSTITUTES
BLACKETT (3) On for Simunovic after nine minutes, was his headed clearance straight to Elyounoussi that allowed the Molde man to strike. Was also heavily at fault for their second as he was outmuscled at the back post by Daniel Hestad. Became the sub who was subbed with 20 to go.
FORREST (5) On for Commons at half-time, offered a bit more urgency and directness, that was about it.
CIFTCI (3) On for Blackett with 23 to play. Offered little
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