Strachan revels in late win
29 Nov 2007 - 08:32:19
Celtic boss Gordon Strachan claimed their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk was rich reward for their adventure and determination.
Massimo Donati's injury-time winner at Parkhead ensured the Bhoys need just one point from their final group match against AC Milan to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.
"In different games we have had to think, really play well technically, but for sheer guts that's as good as it gets," admitted Strachan.
"Just when you think you have seen it all, you think about every scenario, but you can never know what's going to happen.
"How did we win the game? The simple answer is with a huge heart."
Meanwhile, Strachan admitted he was keeping his fingers crossed that an injury suffered by John Kennedy is not serious.
The injury-plagued defender was stretchered off just before half-time with a worrying knee problem.
"John has gone to hospital," Strachan said.
"With John's record we have to be spot-on. We keep our fingers crossed."
