Celtic record historic win

Hoops captain Stephen McManus gave the home side the lead in the 62nd minute but six minutes later referee Markus Merk adjudged Lee Naylor to have grappled too enthusiastically with Milan skipper Massimo Ambrosini inside the penalty area and Kaka stroked home the spot-kick.

But with seconds remaining, McDonald pounced when Milan keeper Dida had parried a Gary Caldwell drive from the edge of the box and the three points were secure.

But the drama was not over. A delighted Hoops fan rushed on and made contact with Dida - who collapsed to the ground and, after attention, was replaced by Zeljko Kalac as the game finished in controversial circumstances.

When the pandemonium died down at rain-soaked Celtic Park, the Scottish champions were left with three valuable points and their first victory over the Rossoneri in seven attempts - although they will be hoping to avoid any punishment from UEFA over the late incident involving Dida.

Celtic Park cheered long and loud in the 62nd minute when the home side took the lead through captain McManus.

Paul Hartley's corner from the left appeared to take a touch off Donati before landing at the big stopper at the back post - and he bundled it over the line from literally inches out.

In the 68th minute Milan levelled from the spot when, to most people's surprise, including the visiting players, referee Merk adjudged Naylor to have grabbed Ambrosini inside the box as the visitors pressed with renewed vigour.

But in the 89th minute McDonald gave the home side a famous victory when, following Dida's save from Caldwell's drive, the former Motherwell player slotted home the rebound.

Dida's dramatic collapse took up most of the remaining seconds but soon after his substitution Merk signalled the end of the game - and an historic win for Celtic.