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Celtic vs. Hearts Final Score: Scottish Premiership Title Match Result, Stats as Maeda Goal Wins League
Hearts needed a point to win their first title since 1960, but Celtic scored twice late after a handball penalty leveled the match.
- On the final day of the season, Celtic defeated Heart of Midlothian FC 3-1 at Parkhead, clinching the league title. The result ended the visitors' championship quest, which required only a point to secure the trophy.
- Hearts manager Derek McInnes' side took an early lead through a Lawrence Shankland header, but Celtic leveled before halftime when Arne Engels scored a penalty. Daizen Maeda later broke the deadlock just three minutes from time.
- Following Callum Osmand's late goal, Celtic fans invaded the pitch, forcing officials to escort the Hearts squad down the tunnel for safety. The visitors departed Parkhead within 20 minutes, skipping post-match media duties.
- The club condemned the 'shameful scenes' at Celtic Park, stating the incident 'embarrassed Scottish football.' They are investigating reports of abuse and remain in dialogue with Police Scotland regarding the safety breach.
- Describing the defeat as 'truly heart-breaking,' Lord Provost Robert Aldridge passed on his commiserations to the club. Fans felt 'gutted, disappointed, distraught' but are looking forward to next season.
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