Celtic suffer shoot-out loss as lack of attacking reinforcements proves costly

Adam Idah, Luke McCowan and Daizen Maeda all saw their efforts saved by Kairat's 21-year-old second-choice goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov in the shoot-out after Maeda missed a glorious chance shortly before Celtic dominated in extra time.
Celtic suffer shoot-out loss as lack of attacking reinforcements proves costly

Celtic's Adam Idah, right, speaks with referee Maurizio Mariani during the Champions League playoff second leg. Pic: AP Photo/Alikhan Sariyev

Champions League: Kairat Almaty 0 Celtic 0 (AET, Kairat Almaty win 3-2 on penalties)

Celtic's failure to strengthen their attacking options came back to haunt them as they missed out on the Champions League following a goalless 210 minutes against Kairat Almaty.

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