Dinamo Zagreb and Celtic played out a lifeless 0-0 draw in the Champions League, with Celtic keeper Kasper Schmeichel producing the match’s memorable moment with a superb late save.
The hosts had their best chance late on when Marko Pjaca sent a powerful header towards goal, only for Schmeichel to get his fingertips to the ball at full stretch to tip it over the bar.
Celtic were confident of finding a rare away win in Europe but struggled to create at times.
The result left both sides in the playoff section of the Champions League table, with Celtic, on nine points, in 17th place and Dinamo in 21st with a point less.
The first half was a lacklustre affair, with both sides failing to create any significant chances and no shots on target, as the game drifted despite Celtic’s dominance of possession.
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The second half began in a similar fashion, as the home fans urged Dinamo on, with the hosts going close when Celtic defender Auston Trusty blocked a chance with his back.
Though Celtic rallied in the closing minutes, the match ended goalless with both sides appearing content with a point.
‘We didn’t concede’
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: “The positive is we didn’t concede. I thought we lacked quality in the final third. The pitch was a little bit tricky.
“We had great energy, good commitment. In the Champions League, if you get a clean sheet and take a point away from home and you’re not very happy, that shows how the team has progressed.”
