Celtic lost their Champions League dream after a shootout defeat to Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan.
Brendan Rodgers’ side failed to score across 210 minutes of football.
Kairat sealed a 3-2 win on penalties, securing their first-ever place in the group stage.
Missed Chances and Costly Errors
Adam Idah missed the opening penalty, while Temirlan Anarbekov saved from Luke McCowan and Daizen Maeda.
Maeda earlier blasted a clear 85th-minute chance over the bar, wasting the opportunity to settle the tie.
McCowan also struck powerfully in extra time, but Anarbekov produced another strong save.
Lack of Spark Dooms Rodgers’ Side
Celtic entered the game under fire for poor recruitment and a flat first-leg performance.
Rodgers kept faith with his starting XI, but the squad again looked uninspired and without a matchwinner.
James Forrest forced a smart save in the first half, but chances were scarce before the break.
Drama and Frustration in Closing Stages
Kasper Schmeichel twice punched clear a looping Callum McGregor back pass, gifting Kairat an indirect free-kick.
The shot deflected off Maeda, sparking penalty appeals, but referee Maurizio Mariani waved them away.
Five minutes from time, McGregor sent Maeda through on goal, but the forward blasted over again.
Penalties End Celtic’s Hopes
Extra time saw Kairat tire, yet Celtic could not break their resistance.
McCowan’s shot in extra time raised hopes, but Anarbekov denied him once more.
In the shootout, Idah missed first, Engels and McGregor converted, but Celtic fell short on a grim night.
