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WAR GAMES: PART ONE: ‘MORE X-CERTIFICATE THAN EXHIBITION’

TODAY is the 59th anniversary of one of the most infamous games in Celtic history – the first leg of three turbulent encounters in the Intercontinental Cup Final against Argentina’s Racing Club of Buenos Aires. It was the evening at…

By Alex Gordon · CelticQuickNews

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:30 AM

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Bertie Auld recalled the brutal 1967 Intercontinental Cup first leg between Celtic and Racing Club of Buenos Aires.
Celtic defeated Racing Club 1-0 at Hampden Park thanks to a header from captain Billy McNeill.
Auld criticized the Argentine side's violent tactics and targeting of Celtic winger Jimmy Johnstone.

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In an extract from Bertie Auld's autobiography co-authored by Alex Gordon, Celtic's 1967 Intercontinental Cup encounters against Racing Club of Buenos Aires are recalled. The article reflects on the 59th anniversary of the brutal first leg played on October 18, 1967, at Hampden Park in front of 83,437 spectators, which Auld described as violent and chaotic.

Auld highlights how Racing Club targeted winger Jimmy Johnstone with physical fouls and misconduct, while Spanish referee Juan Gardeazabal failed to issue bookings. Despite the hostility, Billy McNeill scored the match's only goal from a John Hughes corner to secure a 1-0 win for Celtic.

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