Celtic's Champions League hopes hang by a thread after a disappointing 2 - 0 defeat in Kazakhstan.

The Hoops have travelled to Astana to take on Shakhter Karagandy in the Champions League playoffs, but found themselves trailing after just 12 minutes.

The home side's captain, Andrei Finonchenko bundled the ball across the line after some uncertainty in the Celtic defence.

Despite Neil Lennon's side creating several chances, they were unable to fashion an away goal.

The home side doubled their lead with just over 10 minutes remaining when Sergei Khizhnichenko nodded home a simple header after a long-range shot took a deflection off a Celtic defender and looped up into his path.