Iheanacho's Late Penalty Sets Up Celtic vs Hearts Title Decider
Celtic's Kelechi Iheanacho scored a controversial penalty in the final moments of stoppage time to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Motherwell, keeping the Scottish Premiership title race alive. The result ensures the championship will be decided on the final day of the season in a direct showdown between Celtic and current leaders Heart of Midlothian. Earlier, Hearts had defeated Falkirk 3-0 at Tynecastle Park, which initially placed them on the verge of winning their first league title in 66 years. However, Iheanacho's late goal, awarded after a VAR review for a handball by Motherwell's Sam Nicholson that went unappealed by Celtic players, shifted the momentum. Hearts now only need a draw in the final match against Celtic to become champions, marking the first time since 1985 that a team other than Celtic or Rangers could win the title. The decision sparked anger from Hearts manager Derek McInnes, who labeled the penalty call disgusting, while Celtic manager Martin O'Neill praised his team's resilience. The intense finale promises a climactic conclusion to the season.
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