Celtic 1-0 Young Boys: Hoops secure Champions League promotion with dramatic win | Football News



Celtic secured Champions League promotion with a Young Boys own goal in a night of disallowed goals, missed penalties and red card drama at Parkhead.

The Hoops knew a win against the bottom-table side would all but guarantee a place in the play-offs and Kyogo thought he had given them the dream start only to have his shot ruled out for offside.

Callum McGregor's foul saw the Japanese striker denied again before a third goal was ruled out, again for offside, as they dominated against a side yet to pick up a point in this season's Champions League.

Luck was not on Celtic's side with a poor penalty easily saved by Arne Engels after Greg Taylor was brought down in the box before half-time.

Auston Trusty hit the bar before Kasper Schmeichel pulled off a superb double save to deny the Young Boys, but their fortunes turned when Loris Benito turned Adam Idaho's ball into his own net to spark wild celebrations.

Celtic had Daizen Maeda sent off for a late, pointless challenge as they progressed to the knockout stages with a game in hand.

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