Celtic 2-1 Sturm Graz result - Liam Scales and Benjamin Nygren score quickfire goals to secure first win of UEFA Europa League campaign

Celtic picked up their first win of the league phase in the Europa League after coming from behind to secure three crucial points at Celtic Park.

Sturm Graz opened the scoring early in the first half through a stunning goal by Tomi Horvat, who fired a beautiful strike from around 25 yards out into the top corner past Kasper Schmeichel.

Both Kelechi Iheanacho and Alistair Johnston came off in the first half to injury, which may be a potential setback for Brendan Rodgers and his side.

Celtic created plenty of opportunities in the first half but were not clinical enough, and it looked like it was not going to be their night.

Eventually, they equalised just after the hour mark through Liam Scales. After a well worked short corner, the ball was passed into the box and the defender placed a lovely finish into the bottom corner to get the Bhoys back in the game.

Just two minutes later, they completed the quick turnaround and took the lead through a fantastic corner which was headed in from close range by Benjamin Nygren.

Shortly after, the visitors went down to ten men after 70 minutes, when Tochi Chukwuani was sent off with a straight red card after a dangerous challenge on Callum McGregor with his studs up.

Rodgers’ side were able to hold on and celebrate a much-needed victory. They now have four points from their first three games of the league phase, with a trip to Denmark to face FC Midtjylland awaiting them next in Europe.

Celtic get their first win of their Europa League campaign! Two quickfire goals in the second half from Liam Scales and Benjamin Nygren give the Bhoys three crucial points.

Sturm Graz opened the scoring in the first half through a brilliant strike by Tomi Horvat, but Brendan Rodgers' side showed plenty of spirit to come from behind and turn the game around.

The Austrian side also ended the game with ten men after Tochi Chukwuani was sent off with a straight red card.

Johnny Kenny gets another chance as he takes a touch in the box before firing a shot which goes straight at the keeper.

The Bhoys need to hold on for five more minutes if they want to get their first win in the UEFA Europa League.

Brendan Rodgers' side have been by far the superior side tonight, but can they hold onto this narrow lead with a few minutes left?

A fantastic corner is met at the front post by Ngyren who heads it towards the goal but the keeper makes an instinctive save and it somehow goes out for a corner.

Benjamin Nygren could have easily had a hat trick tonight!

A great move from the hosts as Arne Engels whips in a delightful cross into the box which is met by Johnny Kenny who tries to place it but it hits his shin and goes off target.

Sebastian Tounekti comes off to a standing ovation after a great performance. He is replaced by Michel-Ange Balikwisha.

It has gone from bad to worse for the Austrian side! Tochi Chukwuani is sent off with a straight red card after he goes into a challenge on Callum McGregor with his studs up and catches the Celtic captain on the shin. An easy decision for the referee.

Since their second goal, Brendan Rodgers' side have looked far more comfortable and look in control of the game. What a turnaround for a Celtic side desperate for the win!

Just minutes after the hosts have gone ahead! A fantastic corner is whipped into the box and flies past the defenders before Benjamin Ngyren heads home from very close range.

Questions maybe over the keeper there but the Bhoys will not care, what a turnaround!

The Bhoys have equalised! A short corner is played quickly and a couple of passes eventually find Liam Scales in the box, and the center back finishes well on his left into the bottom corner.

Fully deserved for Brendan Rodgers' side, game on!

Cameron Carter-Vickers is the first player to be booked tonight after a cynical foul.

The chances keep coming! Liam Scales sends a fantastic long ball into the box, which finds Nygren who has a free header but he miscues it and it goes well wide.

The goalscorer Tomi Horvat attempts to catch Kasper Schmeichel out with a free-kick, but the Celtic keeper tips the shot wide.

From the following corner, the captain Jon Stankovic heads just off target.

The visitors made a half-time change as Tim Oermann is replaced by Jeyland Mitchell.

The hosts get the second half underway and within seconds they create a huge chance! Reo Hatate is able to create a shooting opportunity for himself in the box, but he fires his volley just over the bar.

Watch the second half of this clash live on TNT Sports 2 and discovery+.

Celtic fans have staged several protests due to the club's lack of investment, and they made their discontent clear again this evening before kick off.

Can the Bhoys give the fans some hope and turn it around in the second half?

A reminder of the superb goal which has put the Austrian champions ahead.