An personal objective 5 minutes from time gave Celtic a 1-0 victory over Younger Boys within the Champions League on Wednesday and took the Scottish aspect previous the competitors’s group stage for the primary time in 12 years.

The ball rebounded into the web off the shin of Younger Boys captain Loris Benito after Celtic substitute Adam Idah had an effort save by goalkeeper Marvin Keller, ending a irritating evening for the Scottish aspect who missed a penalty and had two efforts dominated out for offside.

They’re now assured a spot within the knockout spherical playoffs. Celtic regarded headed for a draw that may have severely dented their hopes however their fortunes turned dramatically to the delight of the Celtic Park crowd.

That they had endured a irritating night after Keller saved Arne Engels’ Forty first-minute penalty and Kyogo Furuhashi twice had the ball within the internet earlier than being dominated offside.

Furuhashi additionally tucked away the ball after a breakaway within the thirty first minute just for a VAR examine to search out Celtic captain Callum McGregor had gained possession illegally with a foul on Cheikh Niasse within the build-up.

Younger Boys remained with none factors after seven matches within the new-look expanded group part and had been already eradicated earlier than Wednesday’s sport.

However they got here near a share of the spoils as Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel made two very good stops to disclaim Darian Males and Mohamed Ali Camara with the final likelihood of the match.

Celtic had Daizen Maeda despatched off within the 89th minute for a annoyed kick out at an opponent.