Late Iheanacho Penalty as Celtic Win Amid Fans' Protest
Kelechi Iheanacho confidently took and scored the decisive penalty after a VAR decision, helping Celtic reclaim top spot despite fan protests against the club's board.
- Celtic won 2-1 against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on September 15, 2025, with Kelechi Iheanacho scoring a stoppage-time penalty to secure victory.
- The match featured tension due to fan unrest, including a 12-minute boycott and 'SACK THE BOARD' banners displayed by away supporters protesting club leadership.
- Daizen Maeda put Celtic ahead in the 56th minute with his second goal since April, but David Watson leveled for Killie with a header in the 83rd minute from a corner.
- A VAR intervention led referee John Beaton to award a penalty after James Forrest's shot was ruled a handball by Lewis Mayo, which Iheanacho confidently converted in the 96th minute on his debut.
- The victory propelled Celtic back into first place in the Scottish Premiership based on goal difference, with manager Brendan Rodgers praising Iheanacho's composure and highlighting the team's determination amid ongoing off-field challenges.
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‘THERE’S MORE TO COME,’ VOWS IHEANACHO
NEW Bhoy Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first goal since March when he thumped in the stoppage-time penalty-kick winner in Celtic’s 2-1 triumph over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park yesterday. And the Nigerian striker smiled: “Hopefully, there’s more to come!” Iheanacho was on loan from Sevilla to Championship side Middlesbrough in the second half of last season when he last netted in a 2-1 victory over… Source
Brendan on Celtic's penalty winner as he praises Iheanacho
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has discussed the penalty decision that helped his side to a hard fought win at Rugby Park. Kelechi Iheanacho netted from the spot to spark jubilant scenes behind the goal in injury time. The Irishman watched on as his side impressed in the second half but conceded a late goal as David Watson rose to head in from a corner to cancel out Daizen Maeda’s goal. Celtic were pushing for a late winner when James Forrest’s …
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