Celtic secured Champions League qualification with a Young Boys own goal on a night filled with disallowed goals, missed penalties and red card drama at Parkhead.
The Hoops knew that a win at the bottom of the table would guarantee them a place in the play-off, and Kyogo thought he had given them a dream start only to have his goal ruled out for offside.
A Callum McGregor error denied the Japanese striker another goal before a third goal was disallowed, again for offside, as they dominated a side who are yet to pick up a point in the Champions League this season.
Luck was not on Celtic’s side as Arne Engels’ poor penalty was easily saved after Greg Taylor was brought down in the box just before half-time.
Auston Trusty hit the crossbar before Kasper Schmeichel made a stunning double save to deny Young Boys, but their fortunes changed when Loris Benneteau accidentally turned Adam Idah’s ball into his own net to spark wild celebrations.
Celtic’s Daizen Maeda was sent off for a pointless late challenge as they progressed to the knockout stages with a game to spare.
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2025-01-22 22:00:00
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