Poor old Celtic fans haven’t had much to cheer about in recent seasons when it comes to European football, have they? Well on Wednesday night, it was the turn of the Hoops’ youth side to suffer some continental pain, after they were knocked out of the UEFA Youth League, albeit courtesy of some audacious cheating from one Valencia player in particular.
With the score at 1-1 between the two young sides, and the game well into stoppage time, Celtic striker Jack Aitchison looked to be through clear on goal. However, instead the gullible referee blew his whistle for a foul that never took place after Valencia defender David Pasquel produced one of the most blatant dives in the history of the game, falling in agony after seeing Aitchison bear down on goal…
Admittedly, Bhoys youngster Aitchison may not have converted the chance if play had continued, but still, the whole incident was mightily unfair to the Scots. And to make matters worse, they would ultimately lose 4-3 in the resulting penalty shoot-out, leaving their Euro-dreams in tatters. But what an appalling dive. Gary Neville should defo have a word tomorrow morning!