Din Zagreb 0 – 0 Celtic

Celtic moved nearer to the Champions League final 16 however their await an away win continues after a goalless draw towards Dinamo Zagreb.

Brendan Rodgers' aspect have been with no street win since 2017 and knew ending that run would all however assure them development into Europe's elite competitors.

They dominated possession within the first half with out creating any clear-cut possibilities till Nicolas Kuhn was denied by Danijel Zagorac simply earlier than half-time.

The hosts had been extra intentional after the break with Kasper Schmeichel denying Martin Baturina and Marco Pjaca earlier than Adam Idah appeared sure to smash Arne Engles' ball into the web just for a final minute intervention from Kevin Theophile-Catherine to refuse the Celtic striker.

Celtic are unbeaten of their final 4 Champions League matches and have 9 factors with two to play, with Dinamo Zagreb one other level behind.

A beneficial level for Celtic near the spherical of 16

There have been no surprises with the return of centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers, alongside midfielders Paulo Bernardo and Reo Hatate and striker Kyogo Furuhashi, whereas captain Callum McGregor made his one centesimal look in Europe with Celtic.

The injury-hit hosts – who went into the match with no win in 5 video games – began with only one level lower than Celtic, however the guests rapidly and comfortably took management.

Nonetheless, any possibilities had been uncommon.

After Lukas Kacavenda dealt with the ball on the sting of his personal space within the fifteenth minute, Bernardo clipped the ensuing free kick over the crossbar.

On the half-hour mark, Zagreb striker Sandro Kulenovic made a kicking error in entrance of aim to finish a uncommon assault earlier than goalkeeper Danijel Zagorac saved the Hoops winger at his close to put up Nicholas Kuhn.

After a fast break in Zagreb simply earlier than half-time, Kulenovic missed the goal once more from eight yards out, as Carter-Vickers slipped following a cross from Dario Spikic.

Celtic defender Anthony Ralston changed Alistair Johnston early within the second half and minutes later Kuhn's shot was deflected over the crossbar by Zagreb defender Maxime Bernauer for a useless nook.

The sport dragged on. An error from Hoops left-back Greg Taylor allowed Martin Baturina to shoot on aim, however Schmeichel wasn't too bothered because the Zagreb midfielder missed the goal with one other effort simply after the sport time.

Rodgers took motion shortly afterward. Luke McCowan and Arne Engels changed Hatate and Bernardo and the previous Dundee midfielder unleashed a long-range strike which was saved by Zagorac.

It was the house aspect who threatened once more within the eightieth minute, however Schmeichel made an outstanding save from Marko Pjaca's shut vary header from a nook which was defended, with each groups having to accept a draw .

“We needed to do extra”

Celtic director Brendan Rodgers:

“That’s my trustworthy reply, sure, we wanted to do extra.

“It was a chance for us however we now have to point out somewhat extra in these moments.

“The constructive factor was that we got here out sturdy defensively and didn't concede a aim. I believed we lacked high quality within the remaining third. The pitch was a bit difficult.

“We had nice power, good dedication. Within the Champions League, for those who get a clear sheet and take a degree away and also you're not very joyful, it exhibits how far the workforce has progressed .

“It's arduous work. My groups will all the time be referenced for his or her attacking play, however we’re good once we press on the proper time and we now have that mentality of not eager to concede.

“We had sufficient of the ball to create extra alternatives, however having that base collectively is essential.

“This group and this workforce are gaining confidence at this degree. The gamers have given all the things.

“We wanted to do extra, however we all know that. It's cool. We all know it was a chance for us, however we now have to point out it somewhat extra.”

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