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Dinamo Zagreb and Celtic drew 0-0 in the Champions League, with Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel producing the memorable moment of the match with a magnificent late save.
The hosts had their best chance late on when Marko Pjaca sent a powerful header towards goal, only for Schmeichel to reach the ball with his fingertips and lob it over the bar.
Celtic were confident of a rare away win in Europe but struggled to create at times.
The result left both teams in the playoff zone of the Champions League classification, with Celtic, with nine points, in 17th place and Dinamo in 21st place with one point less.
The first half was a lackluster affair, with neither team managing to create any significant chances or shots on goal, as the game drifted despite Celtic’s dominance of possession.
🗞️ Celts get another vital point away from home in the Champions League
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The second half began in a similar fashion, with the home fans rallying Dinamo, and the hosts went close when Celtic defender Auston Trusty blocked a chance with his back.
Although Celtic rallied in the final minutes, the match ended goalless and both teams seemed happy with a point.
“We did not give in”
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: “The positive thing is that we did not concede. I thought we lacked quality in the final third. The course was a bit complicated.
“We had a lot of energy and good commitment. In the Champions League, if you get a clean sheet and get a point away from home and you’re not very happy, that shows how the team has progressed.”
