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Manager delighted as victory takes title tilt to the final day
TL;DR
Celtic secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Motherwell, setting up a title showdown on the final day of the season. A last-minute penalty awarded after a VAR review proved crucial for their title hopes.
Key points
- Celtic won 3-2 against Motherwell
- Victory keeps title hopes alive
- Last-minute penalty awarded after VAR review
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Manager delighted as victory takes title tilt to the final day
So often this season, Celtic have delivered victories from what has appeared like the depths of despair with last-gasp goals.
Each win is vital in its own right over the course of the campaign, but Wednesday night’s 3-2 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park was the most special of them all.
With time all but over, and the game tied at 2-2, which would have meant Celtic having to beat Hearts by four goals at the weekend to win the title, the Hoops were awarded a penalty for handball following a VAR review.
Kelechi Iheanacho was the coolest man in Fir Park as he stepped up after a lengthy delay to slot the ball home to give Martin O’Neill’s side all three points.
It now means that a Celtic victory over Hearts at home this Saturday will deliver the Premiership title back to Paradise.
Speaking to Celtic TV after the game, the Celtic manager said: “It was so, so dramatic at the end, and for Iheanacho to step up and take the penalty, and the manner he did, was really fantastic.
“But the game itself was always going to be a difficult game for us. Motherwell came out and played in the manner in which they’ve done all season, but we fought back and then took the lead. It was a great goal.
“Then they got the equaliser and time was running out, but we forced it again and we just never give up.
“The thing that I’m pleased about the most – at least we’ve taken it to the final game. It sounds a long way off but we’re ready for the battle.”
Fixtures
Motherwell Vs. Celtic - Wed, May 13th 2026, 20:00 Final score: 2 - 3
Q&A
What was the score of the Celtic vs Motherwell match?
Celtic won the match 3-2 against Motherwell.
How did Celtic's victory affect their title chances?
Celtic's victory keeps their title hopes alive, requiring them to win against Hearts to secure the championship.
What led to the penalty awarded to Celtic in the match?
The penalty was awarded for handball after a VAR review in the dying moments of the game.
