O’Neil praises Iheanacho’s winning goal against Motherwell

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill praised Kelechi Iheanacho for the winning goal that secured a 3‑2 victory over Motherwell on Wednesday night, reports Completesports.com.

Iheanacho entered the match as a substitute and converted a penalty deep into stoppage time.

The Nigeria international recorded his eighth goal of the season for the Hoops.

O’Neil Hails Iheanacho

O’Neill applauded the striker’s composure in taking the decisive penalty.

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“It was so, so dramatic at the end, and for Iheanacho to step up and take the penalty, and the manner he did, was really fantastic,” O’Neill told Celtic TV.

“But the game itself was always going to be a difficult game for us. Motherwell came out and played in the manner in which they’ve done all season, but we fought back and then took the lead. It was a great goal.”

“Then they got the equaliser and time was running out, but we forced it again and we just never give up.”

“The thing that I’m pleased about the most – at least we’ve taken it to the final game. It sounds a long way off but we’re ready for the battle.”

By Adeboye Amosu