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Late Comeback Lifts Celtic to Scottish Premiership and a Record 56th Title

Hearts needed only a draw to end a 66-year wait for the league.

Overview

  • Celtic, which won Saturday in Glasgow, clinched the Scottish Premiership with a 3-1 victory over Hearts to seal a record 56th crown and a fifth straight title.
  • Lawrence Shankland headed Hearts in front just before halftime, then Arne Engels equalized for Celtic from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time.
  • Daizen Maeda put Celtic ahead in the 87th minute after a VAR review overturned an initial offside decision.
  • With Hearts throwing numbers forward in stoppage time, Callum Osmond broke clear and scored into an empty net to finish the comeback.
  • The win keeps the Old Firm’s dominance intact, and celebrating Celtic supporters streamed onto the Celtic Park pitch after the late clincher.