Champions League: Lincoln Red Imps progress to face Celtic

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Leigh Griffiths scored twice against Olimpija Ljubljana

Celtic will face Lincoln Red Imps in the Champions League second qualifying round after the Gibraltar side surprised Estonians Flora Tallin.

The semi-professionals from the Rock won 2-0 at Victoria Stadium to prevail 2-1 on aggregate.

Jospeh Chipolina levelled the aggregate scores from the penalty spot after 15 minutes and Antonio Calderon added the second with 11 minutes left.

Celtic will travel to Gibraltar for the first leg on either 12/13 July.

As the Red Imps were securing their place in the next round, Celtic were winning their latest pre-season friendly.

They defeated Olimpija Ljubljana 2-1 in Slovenia.

Leigh Griffiths scored a goal in each half before Miha Zaj pulled a goal back for the home side.

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