BRAZILIAN STRIKER FERNANDAO had a significant impact off the bench, scoring both goals as Fenerbahce came from two down to earn a 2-2 draw at Celtic in the Europa League on Thursday.
The Scottish Champions had Celtic Park rocking as two goals inside four first-half minutes looked to have put them on course for three points that would have put them in a strong position in Group A.
Goals from Leigh Griffiths and Kris Commons gave Celtic the lead, but the contest swung on two defensive errors that were capitalised on by Fernandao, who only came on as a substitute after 40 minutes.
The striker pounced on Efe Ambrose’s poor defensive header to grab the first shortly before half time, setting nerves jangling around Celtic Park.
And just after the break he levelled the contest by beating Ambrose to a header and burying it past Craig Gordon.
Celtic, who have drawn both their games, will now need a win at Molde to get their European campaign back on track, while it was a commendable point for Fener, who were stunned 3-1 at home by the Norwegian side last time out.
