Glasgow, May 16: Celtic won the Scottish Premiership title in dramatic style on Saturday with two late goals to beat rival Hearts 3-1.
Daizen Maeda struck a crucial goal in the 87th minute at Celtic Park to put Celtic on course for the win it needed to be crowned champion for the fifth year in a row.
Callum Osmand then put the ball into an empty net in the eighth minute of added time to put the game beyond doubt after Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow had gone up the other end of the field in search of an equalizer. It sparked wild celebrations from Celtic’s fans, but it was heartbreak for Hearts, which only needed a draw to win the title for the first time since 1960 and had led through Lawrence Shankland’s first-half header.
Arne Engels equalized for Celtic from the penalty spot in first-half added time, but the title remained in Hearts’ hands as the game neared the end of regulation time. That was until Maeda fired the home team ahead with a goal that was initially ruled out for offside and then given after a VAR review. (AP)
