16.05.2026 16:40
In Scotland, Hearts' dream of ending a 41-year hegemony was shattered in the final minutes. Celtic took the lead with Maeda's 88th-minute goal and secured a 3-1 victory with an empty-net goal at 90+, claiming the championship.
In the historic match watched by millions in the Scottish Premiership, Celtic emerged victorious. Falling behind against Hearts, the green-and-whites secured the championship with goals in the final minutes.
HEARTS CAME VERY CLOSE TO MAKING HISTORY
Seizing the opportunity to end the 41-year Celtic-Rangers dominance, Hearts took the lead away from home, creating great excitement. The Scottish side appeared very close to the championship trophy for a long time.
FIRST HALF ENDED 1-1
As Celtic increased their pressure in front of their fans, the match found its balance. The first half ended in a 1-1 draw.
MAEDA BROUGHT THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE 88TH MINUTE
When the clock hit 88 minutes, Daizen Maeda stepped onto the stage. With the goal scored by the Japanese star, Celtic took a 2-1 lead, and the stands erupted.
THEY SEALED THE DEAL IN 90+
After Hearts pushed forward with all their lines in search of an equalizer, Celtic scored another goal into the empty net in stoppage time. The match ended 3-1 with the goal coming in the 90+ minutes.
THE 41-YEAR ORDER CONTINUED
With this result, Hearts' historic championship dream came to an end. In Scotland, where only Celtic and Rangers have been champions since 1985, the order remained unchanged.
THE ENTIRE WORLD WAS FIXATED ON THIS MATCH
The match, filled with great excitement, also caused a wide stir in world football. The game was broadcast free-to-air on TRT Spor channels in Turkey.