Many Celtic fans happily recalled the 13-year anniversary of a memorable European victory for the club, one which was settled by a moment of brilliance.
On November 21st, 2006, Shunsuke Nakamura curled an 80th-minute free kick into the top corner of the Manchester United net from 30 yards out to give Celtic a 1-0 victory that ensured the Hoops’ place in the knockout stage of the Champions League for the first time. [via BBC]
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That sumptuous strike from the Japanese attacking midfielder was named by Matt Le Tissier as one of the best five set piece goals he had ever seen, as per The Guardian.
It was one of 28 goals scored by Nakamura in his four-year stint at the club, which encompassed 142 appearances and saw him win three league titles, two Scottish League Cups and the Scottish Cup.
That win over Manchester United 13 years ago also saw Artur Boruc save a penalty from Louis Saha in stoppage time on a dramatic night, as per BBC.
These Celtic fans on Twitter looked back with fondness on Nakamura’s history-making free kick:
Now I’ve seen fruit before, but THAT, that’s a peach 🍑😁
— AVToiBhoy68 (@av_toi) November 21, 2019
Was in the JS upper when he did that. . .not a single person in that stand was sitting down when he started lining that one up. Definatley in my top 5 moments at Celtic Park.
— JP1888 (@frusinatebhoy) November 21, 2019
One of the best moments of my life !
— Longshaw (@youhavingalaugh) November 21, 2019
One of the greatest goals ever! Period! Full stop!
— Harry O’Donnell (@HarryODonnell16) November 21, 2019
Got to be one of our greatest ever goals. I reckon Naka would have several in the all time top 20.
— Tony Duffy (@toca63) November 21, 2019
what a night that was
— 🦄🤖🤖🤖Uilleam MacDhòmhnail🤖🤖🤖🦄 (@waco61) November 21, 2019
Was Nakamura’s free kick winner against Manchester United one of your favourite Celtic moments? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
