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SPFL Confirms Celtic Title Win Over Hearts Was Not Abandoned
The SPFL stated that Celtic's 3-1 victory over Hearts on Saturday was completed before the trophy was awarded. The league condemned a pitch invasion by some Celtic supporters after the final goal.
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The SPFL confirmed that Celtic's title-clinching 3-1 win over Hearts on Saturday was not ended early. The league said the match had concluded before the trophy was presented. Fans entered the pitch at Celtic Park after Callum Osmand scored in the 98th minute.
Eight minutes of stoppage time had been announced at the end of the regulation 90 minutes. Hearts took the lead through a Lawrence Shankland header. Celtic equalized with an Arne Engels penalty at half-time and took the lead when Daizen Maeda scored on 87 minutes.
A spokesperson for the SPFL congratulated Celtic and offered commiserations to Hearts. The spokesperson praised referee Don Robertson and the match officials for maintaining order. The spokesperson stated that the match referee had confirmed the game had ended and was not abandoned.
The SPFL condemned the pitch invasion and said it would review the match delegate report for possible action. The spokesperson said supporters entering the field of play is unacceptable and puts participants and staff at risk. The league urged anyone with information about alleged criminal activity to contact Police Scotland.
