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Celtic goalkeeper Sinisalo reflects on difficult Champions League defeat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Celtic goalkeeper Sinisalo reflects on difficult Champions League defeat

Summary

Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo described the team's failure to qualify for the Champions League as perhaps the toughest moment in their careers. His comments followed a dramatic match against LASK where Celtic squandered a four-goal lead, ultimately losing in a remarkable comeback. Sinisalo saved an extra-time penalty but noted that the mood in the dressing room was one of shock and disbelief. He emphasized the need for the squad to stick together moving forward, despite the disappointment of the match. Celtic's next game is scheduled for Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic led LASK by four goals before losing the match.
•Sinisalo saved a penalty in extra time but could not secure a draw.
•The team is focused on regrouping for their next match on Saturday.
•Sinisalo denied complacency as a factor in the defeat.
•The dressing room was described as silent and shocked after the game.

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Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo says squandering the chance to qualify for the Champions League is "probably the toughest moment of our careers" for the squad. Martin O'Neill's side were on the wrong end of a remarkable LASK comeback as the Austrians rallied from a four-goal deficit to inflict one of Celtic's worst-ever defeats. Sinisalo saved an extra-time penalty to give his side a glimmer of hope in the final minutes, but they never looked likely to force penalties.
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