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Celtic Held 0-0 by Kairat in Champions League Playoff First Leg

The goalless first leg leaves Brendan Rodgers' side facing a long trip to Almaty needing a result to reach the Champions League league phase.

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Fenerbahce and Benfica drew 0-0 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie
Hatate cut a frustrated figure after the final whistle of Celtic’s 0-0 draw at home to Kairat
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Overview

  • Celtic were frustrated at Parkhead as the Kazakh champions held firm despite late pressure and 10 minutes of stoppage time.
  • Right-back Alastair Johnston was stretchered off in the first half with an apparent hamstring injury.
  • Chelsea-bound 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev was booked in stoppage time and is suspended for next week's return leg.
  • Home supporters chanted “sack the board” during Rodgers’ 800th game as manager after a low-key transfer window.
  • The second leg is in Kazakhstan next week, with qualification decided on aggregate only under UEFA’s no away-goals rule.