Celtic's Champions League campaign ended with a whimper but their 1-0 defeat to Anderlecht was enough to see them qualify for the Europa League
The Scottish champions needed to avoid a three-goal defeat in their final Group B match to secure European football into the New Year, but Jozo Simunovic's 62nd-minute own goal threatened to derail their hopes
However, despite a positive display, Anderlecht were unable to find the two extra goals they needed to qualify at Celtic's expense as the Hoops progressed despite slipping to a fifth defeat of the campaign
Celtic's task appeared a simple one ahead of kick-off but Anderlecht were in no mood to roll over as Craig Gordon was called into action to deny Sven Kums from opening the scoring with just two minutes on the clock
Anderlecht had lost their previous five group matches but played with freedom and expression as Adrien Trebel's acrobatic volley drew another save from Gordon on 17 minutes
Camped inside their half and unable to retain possession, Celtic failed to register a single attempt on target in a jittery first period
 Anderlecht, meanwhile, registered their third on 28 minutes as Trebel's swerving long-range strike was fielded by Gordon
Brendan Rodgers brought on Tom Rogic and Olivier Ntcham at the break and the substitutes made an immediate impact as Celtic produced an improved second-half performance
Ntcham was at the heart of the hosts' revival, carrying the ball from deep as questions were finally asked of the Anderlecht defence
But, with a touch of fortune, Anderlecht grabbed a lifeline after the hour as Pieter Gerkens' glancing header deflected off Simunovic and into the back of the net via the post
An onslaught from the visitors threatened to ensue but Celtic, bolstered by the addition of Odsonne Edouard, stood firm to clinch qualification against an Anderlecht side who seemed content to end their campaign with a maiden victory
Anderlecht needed to cause an upset to end all upsets to qualify for the Europa League at Celtic's expense, and their captain's display, particularly in the first half, threatened to do just that
 The Algeria international was alert and dangerous in the final third as Celtic failed to come of the blocks
 In the end it was a disappointing night for Anderlecht as their season in Europe came to an end, but Hanni salvaged from pride from guiding his side to their first away win in the Champions League since December 2005
Fresh from securing European football into the New Year, Celtic look to extend their record 67-game unbeaten domestic run when they travel to Hibernian on Sunday, live on 
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