Arzani and Circati help clubs to perfect starts in Europa League

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 00:02 · Archive

Australian Socceroos Daniel Arzani and Alessandro Circati were second-half substitutes as their clubs won their second consecutive Europa League matches.

Daniel Arzani and Alessandro Circati were second-half substitutes as their respective clubs secured consecutive Europa League victories on Matchday Two.

Arthur played the final 26 minutes as Ferencvaros beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in Budapest on Thursday. Circati came on in the final ten minutes as Benfica thrashed Celtic 4-1 in Lisbon. Colombia striker Jhon Duran scored twice for Benfica, including a penalty in the fifth minute after Dane Murray fouled him. Alexander Bah and Vangelis Pavlidis also scored, with Celtic's only reply coming from Camilo Duran in the 63rd minute.

Elsewhere in the competition, Juventus lead the standings after a 2-1 away win at Celta Vigo, with Randal Kolo Muani scoring the winner in added time. Bayer Leverkusen are second following a 4-0 victory in Poland, whilst AC Milan won 4-0 in Austria. Benfica sit third and Bournemouth fifth after beating Sturm Graz 3-0 at home in the English club's first European match at the Vitality Stadium.

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• Socceroos help maintain perfect starts in Europa LeagueAussies Daniel Arzani and Alessandro Circati have enjoyed victories again in the Europa League, helping their respective clubs to two wins from as many games.The West Australian · 15 Oct, 23:26
• Socceroos help maintain perfect starts in Europa LeagueAussies Daniel Arzani and Alessandro Circati have enjoyed victories again in the Europa League, helping their respective clubs to two wins from as many games.Perth Now · 15 Oct, 23:26

In this story: Daniel Arzani · Alessandro Circati · Ferencvaros · Benfica · Celtic · Socceroos

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