T-AEK THAT, BREN

AEK Athens 2 Celtic 1

(AEK win 3-2 on agg) C Lge 3rd rnd qual, 2nd leg SCOTT SINCLAIR’S late strike failed to save Celtic.

Brendan Rodgers saw his side crash out of the Champions League. Sub Sinclair headed home in the 78th minute – but it was too little, too late.

Jozo Simunovic’s effort in stoppage time was agonisingly wide and left skipper Scott Brown (right) distraught. Celtic were soon in trouble when Rodrigo Galo struck from 12 yards.

Marko Livaja increased AEK’s lead with a close-range second-half header.

Now the Hoops are consigned to a Europa League play-off.