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Graeme Young

Celtic face Europa League waiting game as Riga vs Tre Fiori is abandoned

Celtic's wait to discover their Europa League third qualifying round opponents goes on after the clash between their potential foes was called off.

Riga's showdown with Tre Fiori was abandoned after it had already started due to poor weather and concerns over the safety of the stadium.

The hosts are hoping to rearrange the game for tomorrow but the San Marino outfit reportedly have a flight chartered for tonight.

UEFA may step in as the governing body are taking extra precautions amid the Covid pandemic in terms of travel arrangements for visiting sides.

A potential punishment could be Tre Fiori are awarded victory but it's likely the game will be allowed every chance to conclude.

Riga were the red-hot favourites to set up a showdown with Neil Lennon 's side but the tie is now in danger of being scrapped due to the treacherous weather in the Latvian capital.

Celtic face two potential qualifying rounds if they are to reach the Europa League group stage being dumped out of the Champions League by Ferencvaros last month.

They'll face the winner of Riga vs Tre Fiori before a one-legged play-off match for which they will not be seeded.

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