Celtic’s 97th-Minute Stunner Breaks Kilmarnock Hearts in Title Race Drama
Celtic have done it again and this time it may prove to be a defining moment in the Scottish title race.
At Rugby Park, it looked for over an hour like Kilmarnock were about to pull off one of the shocks of the season. Two goals up at half-time, playing with confidence and belief, they had Celtic on the ropes. But champions respond when it matters most and Celtic responded in dramatic fashion with a 97th-minute winner to seal a breathtaking 3–2 victory.
Kilmarnock struck first through Tyreece John-Jules, who finished with composure after bursting into the box. Just minutes later, Joe Hugill doubled the lead with a looping header that left the visitors stunned. The home crowd could sense something special. Celtic looked flat, frustrated and second best.
But the second half told a very different story.
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Changes from manager Martin O’Neill injected urgency and energy. Sebastian Tounekti pulled one back with a sharp, clinical finish. Then Benjamin Nygren levelled the match after sustained pressure inside the box. Suddenly, momentum had shifted completely.
And still, Celtic kept pushing.
As stoppage time stretched deep into the evening, Kilmarnock defended desperately. But in the 97th minute, the breakthrough arrived. Julian Araujo reacted quickest inside the area and fired home his first goal for the club. Cue wild celebrations from the travelling support. For the third consecutive game, Celtic had found a decisive late winner.
This result carries serious weight. Celtic are now unbeaten in ten matches and have climbed firmly back into the thick of the Premiership title fight. With Rangers and Hearts also battling at the top, every point matters and this is the kind of victory that can shape championships. Late goals do more than change scorelines, they change belief.
For Kilmarnock, it is a painful lesson. They remain near the bottom of the table and despite encouraging signs under Neil McCann, defensive lapses at crucial moments cost them dearly. Matches like this can either break confidence or build resilience.
The Scottish Premiership title race is tightening and nights like this remind us why it is one of the most dramatic leagues in Europe. Stay with us for continuing coverage as this gripping battle unfolds, because if this match is anything to go by, the biggest twists are still to come.
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