Hearts broken before pitch invasion by Celtic fans spoils title-winning party
Daizen Maeda's 88th-minute goal secured Celtic's 56th league title in a dramatic 3-1 victory over Hearts, breaking Hearts' hopes of a first championship since 1960. A pitch invasion by Celtic fans followed Callum Osmond's late goal, overshadowing the final moments of the match. The win capped an intense season finale marked by VAR scrutiny and emotional reactions from players and fans alike.
- ▪Daizen Maeda scored the decisive goal in the 88th minute to secure Celtic's league title.
- ▪Hearts had led at halftime through a Lawrence Shankland header before Arne Engels equalized from a penalty.
- ▪A pitch invasion by Celtic supporters followed Callum Osmond's injury-time goal, spoiling the final moments of the match.
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