United States men's national team defender Cameron Carter-Vickers was embarrassed twice in quick succession by Ciro Immobile as Celtic lost to Lazio.
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Carter-Vickers embarrassed by ImmobileCeltic lost and were eliminated from Champions LeagueImmobile scored twiceWHAT HAPPENED?
Carter-Vickers endured a nightmare few minutes for Celtic against Lazio. With the score at 0-0 after 80 minutes, Immobile ghosted in behind the central defender and scored his first goal, after an initial shot was deflected. Then, mere minutes later, the Italy international left Carter-Vickers on the turf after waltzing past him to score his second.
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Celtic came into the game knowing that only a win would do if they were to have any chance of staying in with a fighting chance of qualification, and their defeat has eliminated them from the Champions League. A third-placed finish is also impossible, meaning they are now completely out of Europe. By comparison, Lazio have moved top of Group E, two points ahead of Atletico Madrid, although the Spanish club can overtake them with a win over Feyenoord.
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They will likely go away and lick their wounds, although they can take solace in their league position. They are currently eight points clear of Rangers at the top of the cinch Premiership.