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Thursday 27th November 2014

Celtic through despite defeat

Celtic are through to the knock-out stages of the Europa League despite losing 3-1 to Salzburg at Parkhead on Thursday night.

Celtic are through to the knock-out stages of the Europa League despite losing 3-1 to Salzburg at Parkhead on Thursday night.

Dinamo Zagreb’s 1-0 defeat to Astra means Ronny Deila's side can look forward to the last 32 of the competition without needing to take anything from their December 11 trip to Croatia.

Salzburg, already qualified, scored twice in the opening 13 minutes through Brazilian striker Alan but Stefan Johansen pulled one back before the break.

Celtic pressed hard for an equaliser in the second half but substitute Naby Keita added a late third goal to seal the victory for the Austrians.