Kairat scored a last-minute penalty to edge out Slovan Bratislava in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier, with the winner of the tie taking on Celtic in the play-off round.
Dastan Satpaev tucked away the spot-kick at the Central Stadium in Almaty, while the visitors finished the game with 10 men.
Slovan Bratislava, who lost 5-1 at Celtic Park in last season’s Champions League league phase, had Rahim Ibrahim dismissed after picking up a second yellow card on 65 minutes.
The play-off will take place over 19/20 August and 26/27 August, with the first leg at Celtic Park.
source: bbc sport