Champions League: FC Kairat 0 Celtic 0

Celtic were eliminated ⁤from​ Champions League qualifying ⁣by Kairat Almaty after a penalty shootout loss following a 0-0 draw.

Kairat goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov was the hero, saving three penalties.

Adam idah, Luke McCowan and Daizen Maeda ‌all missed their penalties for Celtic.

Champions League group stage qualification is worth significantly more revenue than the Europa League.

Celtic’s delayed transfer business strategy now appears justified.

Celtic supporters ⁣travelled 3,500 miles to Almaty.

This was Celtic’s furthest trip for a competitive fixture as 1967.

The first half was described as “drab” and lacking excitement.

The match was played​ in humid conditions at high altitude, impacting player energy levels.

A potential handball by Maeda⁢ was reviewed‍ by VAR but no penalty was awarded ⁢to Kairat.