Kairat scored a last-minute penalty to edge out Slovan Bratislava within the first leg of their Champions League qualifier, with the winner of the tie taking over Celtic within the play-off spherical.
Dastan Satpaev tucked away the spot-kick on the Central Stadium in Almaty, whereas the guests completed the sport with 10 males.
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Slovan Bratislava, who misplaced 5-1 at Celtic Park in final season’s Champions League league section, had Rahim Ibrahim dismissed after choosing up a second yellow card on 65 minutes.
The play-off will happen over 19/20 August and 26/27 August, with the primary leg at Celtic Park.