Late Penalty Winner Seals Dramatic Victory for Celtic against Hibernian

Celtic snatched a dramatic victory against Hibernian with a late penalty winner to restore their three-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. On-loan Norwich striker, Adam Idah, made an impact on his first start by converting two penalties, but Hibernian’s Dylan Levitt scored a sensational equalizer with a stunning strike from the edge of the box. The game seemed to be heading towards a draw, but Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi was fouled inside the box after VAR intervention, and Idah converted the penalty in the 92nd minute to secure the win.

The victory marked Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers‘ first win at Easter Road after five attempts, as his team reclaimed their gap over Rangers in the title race. However, despite the win, concerns remain for Celtic, as they struggled to convert their chances and lacked creativity in the forward area. Hibernian, on the other hand, put up a strong fight and were unfortunate not to come away with a better result.

Both teams now shift their focus to the Scottish Cup. Hibernian will face Scottish Championship side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, while Celtic will travel to play St Mirren. With 14 games remaining in the Scottish Premiership, every victory becomes crucial as the title race intensifies.