Celtic win Scottish title after late comeback
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Celtic won the Scottish Premiership title in dramatic fashion after coming from behind to beat Hearts 3–1 on the final day of the season in Glasgow.
Celtic won the Scottish Premiership title in dramatic fashion after coming from behind to beat Hearts 3–1 on the final day of the season in Glasgow.
Hearts had taken a surprise lead in the 43rd minute when Lawrence Shankland scored with a header from a corner. The result briefly put them on course to win their first league title in 66 years.
However, Celtic equalised just before halftime through a penalty scored by Arne Engels after a handball inside the box.
The match remained tight in the second half, with Hearts defending strongly. But in the 87th minute, Daizen Maeda scored to give Celtic the lead, although it was initially ruled offside before VAR overturned the decision.
In stoppage time, Callum Osmand added a third goal after Hearts’ goalkeeper came forward in search of an equaliser.
The result secured Celtic their 14th league title in 15 years.
Hearts were left disappointed after coming so close to winning the title, only to lose it in the final moments.
Celtic forward Kelechi Iheanacho also played a key role after coming on as a substitute, helping increase attacking pressure and nearly scoring.
The match ended in heartbreak for Hearts and celebration for Celtic fans, who invaded the pitch after the final whistle.
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