Hearts narrowly escaped with a late point against title rivals Celtic, leaving the Scottish Premiership leaders frustrated after a match that will be remembered for its intensity and drama. The visitors, who were expected to dominate, found themselves on the back foot early on, struggling to cope with Hearts' energetic counter-attacks.
Celtic took the lead through Benjamin Nygren's free-kick, but their advantage was short-lived as Stuart Findlay levelled the score before ClΓ‘udio Braga gave Celtic a second-half comeback to chase. The match became increasingly frenetic, with both teams committing players forward in search of the winner.
However, it was Hearts who ultimately secured the point they needed, thanks to a late header from Marc Leonard that ensured the draw. The outcome left manager Martin O'Neill feeling frustrated, despite acknowledging his side's progress, but Celtic boss Derek McInnes remained calm, pointing out that his team had shown flashes of quality despite being under pressure for much of the match.
The clash between Hearts and Celtic is always high-stakes, with the Scottish Premiership title hanging in the balance. And it was clear from the opening kick-off that this latest encounter would be no exception, with both teams throwing everything at each other in a bid to secure the three points.
Celtic took the lead through Benjamin Nygren's free-kick, but their advantage was short-lived as Stuart Findlay levelled the score before ClΓ‘udio Braga gave Celtic a second-half comeback to chase. The match became increasingly frenetic, with both teams committing players forward in search of the winner.
However, it was Hearts who ultimately secured the point they needed, thanks to a late header from Marc Leonard that ensured the draw. The outcome left manager Martin O'Neill feeling frustrated, despite acknowledging his side's progress, but Celtic boss Derek McInnes remained calm, pointing out that his team had shown flashes of quality despite being under pressure for much of the match.
The clash between Hearts and Celtic is always high-stakes, with the Scottish Premiership title hanging in the balance. And it was clear from the opening kick-off that this latest encounter would be no exception, with both teams throwing everything at each other in a bid to secure the three points.
benjamin nygren's one was pure magic but stuart findlay's equalizer had me screaming at the screen... like, how did it not go in earlier?! 
and marc leonard's header was just pure relief for the hearts fans - i'm sure martin o'neill is still fuming about that one though 
. anyway, celtic showed some quality but those scottish premiership matches are always so unpredictable...
I feel for Hearts, man... they were on fire in the first half and had Celtic on their toes. It's tough when you're playing against someone as good as Celtic, but it's clear that they gave it their all out there. The counter-attacks were so effective and you could see why they expected to dominate. 
But, at the end of the day, a draw is still a point, right? And for Hearts, it must be a huge morale boost after such a hard-fought match. 
Hearts played so well together and their counter-attacks were on point 
οΈ marc leonard's late header was insane! 
martin o'Neill must be going crazy trying to manage this team, but i guess that's part of the challenge 
for me though, it's not about winning or losing, it's about how the game makes you feel 
! i cant believe how intense it got late on, 2-1 down and they just threw everything at it but that late header from marc leonard was pure magic 
... dont get me wrong celtic had some good moments but hearts were the ones who showed real spirit & determination 
i mean celtic was supposed to dominate but hearts just gave them a run for their money 
Every season, it's the same story: one team dominates early on, then the other team stages a comeback in the second half, and somehow they both end up tied at the end of it. 
οΈ. I feel bad for Martin O'Neill, though - his team gave it everything, but just couldn't seem to break through. On the other hand, Derek McInnes's calm vibes are so inspiring, you know? It's clear he's got this whole "stay cool under pressure" thing down pat 
. Can't wait to see what these two teams do next season! 
. hearts were so desperate for that point and they really delivered 
. it was a tough one on celtic, especially after coming back from behind twice 
. still, derek mcinnes is right, his team showed some great moments of brilliance under pressure 
. can't wait to see what's next for both teams in this intense rivalry 
His team played super energetic but still couldn't get that win. Celtic just got lucky on that one free-kick from Nygren. I mean, anyone can score from 25 yards out, right? 
But seriously, both teams deserved the point at the end of it all. Hearts showed some great defensive skills to keep it level and Celtic just couldn't capitalize on their chances. McInnes is spot on about his team showing flashes of quality tho! 
its all about those counter-attacks, right? hearts really showed their skills on defense. celts had some great moments too tho, braga was on fire! but u know what i love about this rivalry - it always brings out the best in both teams 
. I mean, Celtic came into this game as favorites and they still managed to lose it? Give me a break! 
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! I think what really got me was how Hearts managed to turn the tables on their title rivals after being on the back foot early on. It just goes to show that you can't count anyone out in this league β even when they're down, they can always come roaring back.
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The intensity of that match was palpable! And can we talk about how both managers handled the pressure? Martin O'Neill looked so frustrated after the loss, but Derek McInnes remained chill and collected... major respect for him 
. It's clear this rivalry is going to keep delivering some epic matches all season long 
. And can we talk about how intense that match was?! The drama, the counter-attacks, the free kicks... it was like a rollercoaster ride! 
I'm impressed with Hearts though - their energy and determination were really inspiring to watch! And I love that both managers kept calm after the match despite being frustrated. It's all about sportsmanship, right? 
. Seriously though, those counter-attacks from Hearts were so intense, I bet the Celtic players are still breathing hard 
i mean i'm not even kidding i was sipping on it during the game and i felt like i was transported to a different world lol anyway back to the game - i think celtic had some major issues with defending their lead and hearts really capitalized on that