Midtjylland 2-1 Celtic (agg 3-2): Postecoglou’s aspect undone in additional time

Awer Mabil's equaliser forced extra-time

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Awer Mabil’s equaliser forced extra-time

Beleaguered Celtic’s Champions League hopes ended in the second qualifying round for the second consecutive year as a callow side were undone in extra time by Denmark’s Midtjylland.

Raphael Onyedika side-footed home the crucial blow three minutes into the added period after Callum McGregor’s stunning volley had put Celtic in front for the second time in the tie.

But defensive frailties cost them again as Awer Mabil levelled before Onyedika pounced to leave Celtic floored and bound for the Europa League.

They will face Czech side FK Jablonec in the third qualifying round next week, while Midtjylland go on to face PSV Eindhoven in European football’s premier competition.

The result emphasises the scale of the task facing Ange Postecoglou as he attempts to rebuild a lightweight squad.

Celtic’s pre-season has been dominated by talk from fans, pundits, and Postecoglou himself, about the lack of signings, with quarantine also denying them the services…

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