Resilient Celtic time run perfectly to win race after eight-month chase
Celtic secured the Scottish Premiership title in a dramatic final match after an eight-month pursuit of league leaders Hearts. In the closing minutes of the season, Celtic scored twice to overturn a deficit and clinch the championship at Celtic Park. The victory sparked an emotional pitch invasion by fans, prompting calls for investigation and criticism from Hearts staff.
- ▪Celtic won the Scottish Premiership title by overtaking Hearts in the final minutes of the season's last game.
- ▪The decisive match ended with a late double from Celtic, including a crucial goal by Kelechi Iheanacho.
- ▪A pitch invasion by Celtic fans after the match drew condemnation and prompted plans for an official investigation.
- ▪Hearts staff were angered by the pitch invasion and quickly left the stadium following the final whistle.
- ▪Martin O'Neill, Celtic's manager, was celebrated for leading the team to victory in a season-long comeback effort.
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