Match report
Celtic Draw with Kairat Almaty Ends at 0-0 (UEFA Champions League)
Celtic
0–0
FT
Kairat Almaty
Aug 20, 2025
Celtic were unable to break through the resolute defense of Kairat Almaty as both sides settled for a 0-0 draw in their UEFA Champions League encounter. Despite dominating possession, Celtic's attacking efforts were thwarted by a solid defensive display from Kairat Almaty.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Celtic 0–0 Kairat Almaty
- • Aleksandr Martynovich (Kairat Almaty) received a yellow card at minute 6 for a foul
- • Callum McGregor (Celtic) was shown a yellow card in the 26th minute
- • Dan Glazer (Kairat Almaty) got his second yellow card of the match for an argument with referee in the 31st minute
- • Several key substitutions were made by both teams, including A. Johnston and J. Forrest from Celtic
Lineups
Celtic
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
- 2 A. Johnston (D)
- 20 C. Carter-Vickers (D)
- 5 L. Scales (D)
- 63 K. Tierney (D)
- 8 B. Nygren (M)
- 42 C. McGregor (M)
- 41 R. Hatate (M)
- 49 J. Forrest (F)
- 9 A. Idah (F)
- 38 D. Maeda (F)
Substitutes
- 12 V. Sinisalo
- 4 J. Simpson-Pusey
- 6 A. Trusty
- 13 Yang Hyun-Jun
- 14 L. McCowan
- 18 S. Yamada
- 19 C. Osmand
- 24 J. Kenny
- 27 A. Engels
- 28 P. Bernardo
- 47 D. Murray
- 56 A. Ralston
Kairat Almaty
Starting XI
- 1 A. Zarutskiy (G)
- 24 A. Mrynskiy (D)
- 14 A. Martynovich (D)
- 80 E. Sorokin (D)
- 20 E. Tapalov (D)
- 15 O. Arad (M)
- 18 D. Glazer (M)
- 55 V. Gromyko (M)
- 7 Jorginho (M)
- 9 D. Satpaev (M)
- 26 Edmilson Santos (F)
Substitutes
- 77 T. Anarbekov
- 82 S. Kalmyrza
- 4 D. Kasabulat
- 5 L. Kurgin
- 6 A. Sadybekov
- 17 O. Baybek
- 25 A. Shirobokov
- 33 J. Stanojev
- 44 L. Gadrani
- 89 R. Bagdat
- 99 Ricardinho
Timeline
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6' Kairat Almaty Card · Yellow CardAleksandr MartynovichFoul
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26' Celtic Card · Yellow CardCallum McGregorFoul
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31' Kairat Almaty Card · Yellow CardDan GlazerArgument
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35' Celtic subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Johnston · On: A. Ralston -
46' Celtic subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Idah · On: Yang Hyun-Jun -
70' Celtic subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Forrest · On: A. Engels -
75' Kairat Almaty subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Zarutskiy · On: T. Anarbekov -
76' Celtic subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Tierney · On: A. Trusty -
77' Celtic subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Nygren · On: S. Yamada -
83' Kairat Almaty subst · Substitution 2Off: Edmilson Santos · On: Ricardinho -
90'+10 Kairat Almaty Card · Yellow CardD. Satpaev
Match Stats
| Stat | Celtic | Kairat Almaty |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 63% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corners | 15 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 696 | 228 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 75% | 25% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 609 | 143 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kairat Almaty's early yellow cards to Aleksandr Martynovich (6') and Dan Glazer (31') did not deter their defensive resolve, maintaining a solid backline throughout the match.
- ▸ Celtic made multiple substitutions in the second half, bringing on J. Forrest at 70', but failed to capitalize on numerous opportunities to break the deadlock.