In the UEFA Youth League match on December 13, 2023, Celtic FC U19 hosted Feyenoord Rotterdam U19 with Feyenoord making a stunning comeback in the second half that saw them overtake Celtic 3-2, after trailing 2-0 at halftime.

Celtic FC U19 came out of the gates hot, scoring two goals in the first half; the first goal coming at the relatively early 6:40 mark, and the second close to the end of the half at 31:00. These seemed to tighten their grip on the fixture. The first half of the game saw Celtic keeping the majority of the ball possession and they were clearly the dominant side. The team had good discipline and kept their aggression in check as is evident from the fact they conceded fewer fouls (5) and picked up only one yellow card.

However, the second half saw a turning of the tide. Feyenoord persistently worked their way back into the game. They started attacking more frequently, shown by their 10 corner kicks, four more than twice as many as the home team. They successfully managed to breach Celtic's defensive line to score their first goal at 68:01. Two more goals came shortly after, at 89:21 and 95:31, turning the game in Feyenoord's favour. The turnaround was a result of Feyenoord successfully exploiting Celtic’s high defensive line. Feyenoord made 4 offside attempts compared to Celtic's two.

Despite picking up three more yellow cards, two of which came in close succession at 68:07 and 68:37, Feyenoord remained tactically consistent and composed, which significantly contributed to turning the game around. The aggression displayed by the Feyenoord team might have contributed to their completive edge in the second half despite resulting in a higher foul count (6 compared to Celtic's 5), and an equal number of yellow cards.

The key factor to this outcome was likely Feyenoord's strategic shift in the second half, their persistent attacking, and exploitation of Celtic's weakened defence. The ten corner kicks they earned as compared to Celtic's three serve as evidence of this. On the other hand, Celtic might need to revisit their defensive strategy given the significant number of offsides (4) and the swift loss of control in the game's late stages.

In conclusion, Feyenoord's aggressive and persistent attack in the second half seems to have significantly impacted the final outcome of the game. Despite his team's success, the Feyenoord coach will likely review the number of fouls and yellow cards accumulated, suggesting a need for better in-game discipline. For Celtic, the loss will necessitate a review of the defensive strategy going forward.

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