• GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 28: Mikael Lustig and Scott Brown of Celtic tackles Sergei Khizhnichenko of Shakhter Karagandy during the UEFA Champions League Play-off second leg match between Celtic and Shakhter Karagandy at Celtic Park on August 28, 2013 in Glasgow,Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 178273238.jpg
    GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 28: Mikael Lustig and Scott Brown of Celtic tackles Sergei Khizhnichenko of Shakhter Karagandy during the UEFA Champions League Play-off second leg match between Celtic and Shakhter Karagandy at Celtic Park on August 28, 2013 in Glasgow,Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 178273238.jpg
  • But Aleksandr Mokin, the Shakhter goalkeeper, who had a decent game otherwise could not stop a Kris Commons strike as Celtic went a goal up. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
    But Aleksandr Mokin, the Shakhter goalkeeper, who had a decent game otherwise could not stop a Kris Commons strike as Celtic went a goal up. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
  • Brown, who tries to kick past Gediminas Vicius, was in excellent for for Celtic. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
    Brown, who tries to kick past Gediminas Vicius, was in excellent for for Celtic. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
  • It is an amazing moment for Lennon who hails it as one of the greatest in his trophy-laden career. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
    It is an amazing moment for Lennon who hails it as one of the greatest in his trophy-laden career. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
  • Celtic made numerous attempts on goal, such as on this occasion when Anthony Stokes hit the post. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
    Celtic made numerous attempts on goal, such as on this occasion when Anthony Stokes hit the post. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
  • Giorgos Samaras, second from left, scored three minutes later giving Celtic a 2-0 lead but with the aggregate even at 2-2. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
    Giorgos Samaras, second from left, scored three minutes later giving Celtic a 2-0 lead but with the aggregate even at 2-2. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images
  • Samaras, in true sportsman spirit, helps Aldin Dzidic, of Shakhter, to his feet at the final whistle. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
    Samaras, in true sportsman spirit, helps Aldin Dzidic, of Shakhter, to his feet at the final whistle. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
  • Mjalby and the rest of the support staff hug the players, rejoicing the moment. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
    Mjalby and the rest of the support staff hug the players, rejoicing the moment. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
  • Johan Mjalby, centre, the Celtic assistant manager, celebrates with fellow assistant Gary Park at the final whistle. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
    Johan Mjalby, centre, the Celtic assistant manager, celebrates with fellow assistant Gary Park at the final whistle. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
  • The home team finally got the breakthrough, in the 90th minute, when James Forrest scored. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
    The home team finally got the breakthrough, in the 90th minute, when James Forrest scored. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
  • As the game progressed, Neil Lennon, the Celtic manager, went through a range of emotions in the dug out. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
    As the game progressed, Neil Lennon, the Celtic manager, went through a range of emotions in the dug out. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
  • Adam Matthews and Joe Ledley celebrate victory. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
    Adam Matthews and Joe Ledley celebrate victory. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
  • A Celtic fan with a Borat mask in the crowd celebrates a famous win. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
    A Celtic fan with a Borat mask in the crowd celebrates a famous win. Mark Runnacles / Getty Images
  • The high-stakes game got tighter with both teams refusing to give an inch. Here, Celtic's Charlie Mulgrew, right, vies for the ball with Shakhter Karagandy's captain Andrei Finonchenko. Scott Heppell / AP Photo
    The high-stakes game got tighter with both teams refusing to give an inch. Here, Celtic's Charlie Mulgrew, right, vies for the ball with Shakhter Karagandy's captain Andrei Finonchenko. Scott Heppell / AP Photo
  • Forrest is mobbed by his teammates and support staff as the goal ensures Celtic qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. Russell Cheyne / Reuters
    Forrest is mobbed by his teammates and support staff as the goal ensures Celtic qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. Russell Cheyne / Reuters

In pictures: Celtic qualify for Champions League


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