Reds star ready to Riise to the challenge

The Norwegian international knows that the Reds 1-1 draw at Parkhead has given them the advantage ahead of tomorrow's deciding match at Anfield. The match though, according to Riise, is still firmly in the balance.

Riise said: "Whatever way you look at it, we are only at half time. And even though we produced a good performance in Glasgow, I think the hardest part is to come for us because we still have to try and get through.

"There are another 90 minutes ahead of us at least, and so there is everything to play for. Celtic will feel they can get the result they want at Anfield, and you can be sure they will do everything they can to get it. We know we have a lot of work to do.

"It's going to be another great atmosphere at Anfield on Thursday and hopefully our supporters can help us through into the semi final."