Celtic needed a win to go through to the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League, and they nearly got it. Gary Hooper scored early for his side against Udinese and had a number of other chances, but Antonio Di Natale netted a goal of his own as Celtic came up just short in a 1-1 draw. The other spot in Group I was already decided, with Atletico Madrid going through.
UEFA Europa League 2011, Matchday 6, Late Thursday Scores: Celtic Draw Udinese, Bow Out Of The Competition
In Group G, AZ Alkmaar did enough against Metalist Kharkiv in a 1-1 draw to join their Matchday 6 foes in the knockout stages. Things went according to plan in Group H, as Braga and Club Brugge held off Birmingham City to advance.
Scores
Austria Vienna 2-0 Malmo
AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Metalist Kharkiv
Birmingham 1-0 Maribor
Club Brugge 1-1 Braga
Atletico Madrid 3-1 Stade Rennes
Udinese 1-1 Celtic
Progressing to the knockout stage
Group G
Metalist Kharkiv, AZ Alkmaar
Group H
Braga, Club Brugge
Group I
Atletico Madrid, Udinese
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