Summary

  • Celtic win 3-2 on aggregate

  • Kyogo nets in the third minute; Aboukhlal capitalises on defensive lapse before Starfelt howler ends up in his own net

  1. 'LASK there for the taking'published at 19:30 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

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    LASK look decent, with a couple of standout players, but you can't really see a style from them. They are definitely there for the taking and St Johnstone are happy to go direct and play their own way

  2. Postpublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Celtic (agg 1-3)

    A scare for Celtic as a spell of AZ pressure ends with right-back Koshi Suguwara arrowing a shot a foot wide of the upright.

  3. 'Hart had all the time in the world to clear'published at 19:26 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Celtic (agg 1-3)

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

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    Oh my word. Hart had all the time in the world to put his foot through the ball. He delayed and delayed coming to the ball. Such an easy goal for AZ

  4. Watkins returns to Pittodriepublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 26 August 2021
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  5. Postpublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    Are a nervy start, Saints are looking threatening now.

    Callum Davidson's men look first to every ball and their pressing has been superb.

  6. 'LASK keeper unconvincing again'published at 19:25 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

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    The keeper does enough to keep it out, but he looked far from convincing. Jason Kerr nearly gets it at the back post

  7. CLOSE!published at 19:24 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    Inches away for the home side!

    Glen Middleton's wicked delivery is nicked on its way to Jason Kerr.

    The Saints captain doesn't know too much about it as it hits him on the face at close range and goes just wide.

  8. 'Saints on the right track so far'published at 19:22 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

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    Callum Davidson will be happy with what his team's done so far. They've conceded a few opportunities at the back, but they just need a bit more care going forward maybe

  9. Postpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    Murray Davidson has started superbly as he breaks up the right and wins a corner.

    The Saints midfielder has put in a couple of crunching early challenges as well.

  10. 'Great to see Zander getting a call-up'published at 19:22 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

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    Zander Clark had a great season last season and maybe even started this one better. The other Scotland goalies are getting on, so it is great to see Zander getting a call-up

  11. goal

    GOAL AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Celtic (agg 1-3)published at 19:21 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    Zakaria Aboukhlal

    A defensive disaster for Celtic.

    Young defender Stephen Welsh fails to deal with a punt upfield, with the ball brushing off his chest.

    Joe Hart should then mop up but hesitates on the edge of his edge and Aboukhlal nips in to take the ball off his toe and slot into an empty net.

    AZ
  12. Winless Saints looking for breakpublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

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    It's been a tough start for St Johnstone this season. The performances have been good, but the results simply haven't been good enough

  13. 'AZ sleeping'published at 19:19 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    AZ Alkmaar 0- 1Celtic (agg 0-3)

    Craig Levein
    Former Scotland manager on BBC Sportsound

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    The Dutch defence were fast asleep there. What a start for Celtic

  14. goal

    GOAL AZ Alkmaar 0-1 Celtic (agg 0-3)published at 19:18 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    Kyogo Furuhashi

    What a start!

    Anthony Ralston's long pass releases Liel Abada down the right and the winger's first-time cross is an easy finish for Kyogo Furuhashi.

    That's the Japan striker's seventh of the season already.

    Celtic
  15. Postpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    Nervy moment for the home side as LASK wide man Rene Renner looks like he might have nipped in behind wing-back James Brown.

    The hosts are screaming for a nudge on Brown's back, but no whistle comes and Reener's control is poor.

  16. 'Saints targeting LASK goalie'published at 19:17 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

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    I wonder if part of the game plan for St Johnstone is to go and put pressure on the LASK goalkeeper. You could see with the Middleton chance, for example, he's not always the most comfortable

  17. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    AZ Alkmaar 0-0 Celtic (agg 0-2)

    A quick huddle from Celtic, in their dark green away kit, and away we go.

  18. Postpublished at 19:13 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    James Brown channels his inner Shaun Rooney at right-wing back, breaking through a couple of challenges before having a cross blocked behind.

    Again the home crowd are on their feet, but the resulting corner comes to nothing.

  19. Kane unluckypublished at 19:12 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

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    It's a really good chance and they do well to keep it alive. Kane is unlucky. He just can't get a touch on it. It was a big chance though

  20. Postpublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    St Johnstone 0-0 LASK (agg 1-1)

    Better from the home side as a deep Glen Middleton free-kick isn't cleared and eventually falls to Chris Kane, but the striker's touch isn't good enough.

    Just after, Rangers loanee Middleton presses LASK goalkeeper Alexander Schlager and blocks his kick out.

    Big roar from the home crowd. Good early intent from the winger.