LASK vs Celtic: Preview of Key Match in Austria
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Celtic are set to travel to Austria for a decisive match against LASK. The game is an important part of the two clubs' European campaign.
Manager O'Neill has already set the tone for the game, speaking about the team's approach before kick-off. His comments came as part of the match preview, which also included team news for both sides.
The clash is scheduled for 25 August. Reports about the game include tips and odds, with some predictions suggesting that Celtic will manage to squeeze through against LASK.
Because the match is described as decisive, the result is expected to have a big effect on how far each team can go in the competition. Both sides will be looking at their available players and recent form before the game.
Fans are waiting to see the final team news, since injuries or changes could affect who plays. The match in Austria is being watched closely by supporters of both clubs, who hope for a strong performance from their team.
Vocabulary10 words
- decisive
- very important; it decides the final result
- clash
- a big and important game between two teams
- set the tone
- to show the mood or attitude before something happens
- match preview
- information given before a game about what might happen
- squeeze through
- to win, but only by a small amount
- odds
- numbers used to show the chance of a team winning
- tips
- advice about what might happen in a game
- campaign
- a series of games a team plays in a competition
- form
- how well a team has been playing recently
- kick-off
- the moment a football match starts
Quiz
Answer key
1. Austria 2. They may squeeze through 3. He is the manager
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Celtic are set to travel to _____ for a decisive match against LASK.
The game is an important part of the two clubs' European _____.
Manager _____ has already set the tone for the game.
His comments came as part of the match _____, which also included team news.
The clash is scheduled for _____ August.
Reports about the game include tips and _____.
Some predictions suggest that Celtic will manage to _____ through against LASK.
Because the match is described as decisive, the result is expected to affect how far each team can _____.
Fans are waiting to see the final team _____.
The match in Austria is being watched closely by _____ of both clubs.