Dinamo Zagreb 0 Celtic 0 – PLAYER RATINGS: Who made brilliant block to keep scores level? Which player justified selection in midfield? Who endured a tough night at the office?

Celtic took another step towards qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds after securing a well-earned point in Zagreb.

The visitors dominated much of the evening but struggled to find the cutting edge required to break the deadlock.

Nicolas Kuhn had a powerful second-half effort blocked before Auston Trusty and Kasper Schmeichel thwarted Marko Pjaca late on as both teams pushed for an opener.

It’s now four games without defeat for Celtic as they move on to nine points in this year’s new-look competition.

Brendan Rodgers’ side head face Young Boys next up at Celtic Park, where a victory will all but secure progression to the next stage.

Here, Kevin McKenna gives his verdict on the players who were in action on a gruelling night at the Stadion Maksimir.

It was a positive point on the road for the Glasgow side amidst a hostile atmosphere

Auston Trusty was a rock at the heart of the visitors’ defence all night

CELTIC (4-3-3) 

Kasper Schmeichel — 7

Reacted well to tip a late Pjaca effort over the bar as the hosts searched for an opener. Had precious little to do otherwise.

Alistair Johnston — 5

Had his work cut out up against the trickery of Pjaca, but stood up to the task well. Replaced at the break after picking up knock. 

Cameron Carter-Vickers — 7

Composed on the ball and tough in the tackle. Celtic look much more solid when American is in the team.

Auston Trusty — 8

In the right place at the time to make a number of vital headed clearances. Produced brilliant block to deny Pjaca.

Greg Taylor — 7

Offered a real attacking threat in dominant first 45 for the visitors. Forced back in second period but played big part in earning clean sheet.

Callum McGregor — 6.5

Quiet night for the captain. Kept things ticking over in the middle but unable to get forward as much as he’d have liked.

Reo Hatate — 6

Frequently found space in dangerous areas but too often picked the wrong option. Influence faded as game wore on.

Paulo Bernardo — 7

Given the nod ahead of Engels and justified his selection. Tried to get team on front foot and did defensive duties well. 

Paulo Bernardo curls a first-half free-kick over the crossbar as Celtic threaten

Kyogo is thwarted as he attempt to turn in a dangerous Bernardo cross

Nicolas Kuhn — 6.5

Some way off his best but did look like the man most likely to break the deadlock. Saw powerful second-half strike blocked by Bernauer.

Daizen Maeda — 5.5

Looked to have the better of Ristovski early on but wasn’t able to create anything of note. Caught in possession a few too many times.

Kyogo Furuhashi — 5 

Tough night up top for the striker. Forced to feed off scraps for much of the evening and struggled to get on the ball.

Substitutes: Ralston (Johnston 45), McCowan (Hatate 65), Engels (Bernardo 65), Forrest (Maeda 72), Idah (Kyogo 72).

Not used: Sinisalo, Scales, Palma, Valle, Yang, Nawrocki, Welsh.

Brendan Rodgers — 6

Will be pleased to secure a valuable point on the road, but perhaps frustrated not to get all three after seeing side control the match.

DINAMO ZAGREB (4-2-3-1): Zagorac 6; Ristovski 6.5, Theophile-Catherine 7, Bernauer 6, Pierre-Gabriel 6; Kacavenda 5, Rog 7;  Baturina 5.5 (Stojkovic 83), Spikic 6 (Mbuku 73), Pjaca 7 (Hoxha 82); Kulenovic 5.  

Referee: Felix Zwayer (Ger) — 6

Attendance — N/A