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Hoops' European run goes on as win over Dutch at Paradise ensures a spot in last 16 knockout stages

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CELTIC set up a Europa League playoff clash with either Ferencvaros or Stuttgart after beating Dutch side FC Utrecht 4-2 in their final group stage match at Celtic Park.

An early strike from Benjamin Nygren, an own goal from Nick Viergever and an Arne Engels penalty looked to have Celtic coasting, only for Utrecht to narrow the deficit thanks to efforts from Dani de Wit and Adrian Blake. A fourth goal, though, from Auston Trusty secured Celtic's safe passage through to Friday's draw, where they will be paired with either Ferencvaros of Hungary or German side Stuttgart in a twolegged tie to be played on February 19 and 26.

Celtic knew beforehand they would likely need a victory to progress against a Utrecht side already eliminated from the competition and duly got the job done, albeit with that mid-game wobble.