Celtic secured Champions League progression with a Young Boys own goal on a night of disallowed goals, missed penalties and red card drama at Parkhead.
The Hoops knew a win against the side bottom of the table would all but guarantee a play-off place and Kyogo thought he had given them the dream start only for his strike to be ruled out for offside.
Callum McGregor’s foul saw the Japan striker denied again before he had a third goal ruled out, again for offside, as they dominated against a side who have yet to pick up a point in this season’s Champions League.
Luck wasn’t on Celtic’s side with Arne Engels’ poor penalty easily saved after Greg Taylor was brought down in the box before half-time.
Auston Trusty struck the bar before Kasper Schmeichel produced a brilliant double save to deny Young Boys, but their fortunes turned when Loris Benito turned Adam Idah’s ball into his own net to spark wild celebrations.
Celtic have Daizen Maeda sent off for a late, pointless challenge as they progressed to the knockout stages with a game to spare.
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