celtic under-19s win 19-0 in italy

Gregor Kyle
THE Under-19s have racked up an incredible 19-0 victory over Italian side Cambiano in their opening game in the Turin International Youth Tournament.

Celtic overwhelmed their Italian opponents in last night’s match (September 5), producing an outstanding performance that was broadcast live on Italian television.

Forwards Kevin Cawley and Paul Cahillane both got five goals apiece in the victory, with midfielder Mark Millar scoring two.

New Italian signing Luca Santonocito, left-back Carlo Monti, midfielder Michael Tidser, Bulgarian playmaker Tomislav Pavlov, Graham Carey, Paul Caddis and Richie Towell were also on the scoresheet.

John McLaughlan’s Bhoys will now look forward to today’s meeting with Japanese side Jef United, who lost their opening game against Italians Reggina.

Aside from the inclusion of Paul Caddis, Mark Millar and Charlie Grant, who is making his comeback from long-term injury, it is a effectively an Under-18 Celtic team that is competing in this Under-20 tournament.

Celtic’s final group game against Reggina will be played on Friday September 7, after which the top two teams from each section will meet in the knockout rounds. Borussia Dortmund, Atalanta, Santos, Torino and Anderlecht are among the other clubs competing.

Further news and updates to follow here at www.celticfc.net