Celtic players leave the field after their Champions League playoff first-leg draw with Kazakh side Kairat Almaty.
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Celtic stumble to draw in first leg of UCL playoffs

Celtic still have plenty of work to do to reach the Champions League after drawing a blank in the first leg of their play-off against Kairat Almaty at Parkhead.
Aug 20, 2025, 05:36 pm - PA

Match Timeline

Celtic
Kairat Almaty
  • KO
  • 6
  • 26
  • 31
  • 31
  • 35
  • HT
  • 45
  • 70
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 83
  • 90+10
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Celtic 0, Kairat 0.
90'+11'
Second Half ends, Celtic 0, Kairat 0.
90'+11'
Attempt missed. Liam Scales (Celtic) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Arne Engels with a cross following a set piece situation.
Match Stats
CELKAI
Possession
75%
2575
25%
Shots on Goal
3
0
Shot Attempts
11
8
Yellow Cards
2
3
Corner Kicks
15
3
Saves
0
3