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Celtic take title race to final-day Hearts showdown after controversial late penalty
TL;DR
Celtic's Kelechi Iheanacho scored a controversial 100th-minute penalty, securing a 3-2 win over Motherwell and sending the Scottish Premiership title race to the final day. Hearts, who won 3-0 against Falkirk, now face Celtic with just one point separating them.
Key points
- Celtic won 3-2 against Motherwell
- Kelechi Iheanacho scored a last-minute penalty
- Hearts were set to be champions before Celtic's win
- The title race will be decided on the final day
- Only one point separates Celtic and Hearts
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Kelechi Iheanacho's 100th-minute penalty to grab Celtic a 3-2 win at Motherwell sent the Scottish Premiership title race to the final day in the most incredible circumstances.
Hearts were primed to be crowned champions at Celtic Park on Saturday lunchtime, live on Sky Sports, having beaten Falkirk 3-0. But while they celebrated that win with their supporters at Tynecastle, their hopes of a first title in 66 years were hit with the final kick of the game at Fir Park after penalty drama.
The top two will instead face off with just one point separating them. But whether Celtic should have been awarded a spot-kick split opinion.
With Celtic desperately searching for a winner and just seconds remaining, a VAR check sent referee John Beaton to the pitchside monitor where he judged Motherwell's Sam Nicholson to have committed handball from a long throw launched into the box. Sub Iheanacho was ice cool as he sent Calum Ward the wrong way and Celtic's travelling fans wild.
They ran onto the pitch to join their jubilant players, knowing victory at home on Saturday will complete an epic comeback to retain the title.
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Hearts, who have led this race for so much of the campaign, still have it in their hands, too. But whereas a Celtic draw would have required Martin O'Neill's side to win by three goals to overcome a goal-difference gap, Hearts must now at least draw at the home of the defending champions if they are to dethrone them.
Q&A
What happened in the Celtic vs. Motherwell match?
Celtic won 3-2 against Motherwell with a last-minute penalty scored by Kelechi Iheanacho.
Why was the penalty awarded to Celtic?
The penalty was awarded after a VAR check determined that Motherwell's Sam Nicholson committed handball in the box.
What are the implications of this match for the title race?
Celtic's victory means they and Hearts are now just one point apart, setting up a decisive final match for the title.
When is the final match between Celtic and Hearts?
The final match between Celtic and Hearts is scheduled for Saturday at Celtic Park.
