Adam Idah scored his first two penalties celtics A VAR decision in stoppage time at Easter Road gave the Irishman the chance to become an instant hero.Date defeated 2-1 Hibernian Joe Newell was judged to have fouled Celtics substitute Keigo Furuhashi after his 18-yard shot sailed into the arms of David Marshall.
Referee Nick Walsh was called to the monitor by video assistant Andrew Dallas to make the call as the Japan forward limped to his feet.
Ida, who was on loan from Norwich during the transfer window, was also awarded a penalty in the 10th minute, but Alistair Johnston paid a heavy price as he was stretchered off the field. The game was tight until Dylan Levitt’s volley equalizer on the hour mark brought the game to life.
Hibs had a better chance to take three points but late drama allowed Brendan Rodgers to taste his first win at Easter Road for the fifth time as Celtic resumed their win over Rovers A three-point lead over the Rangers, who are a game away from the Scottish Premiership title.
After the game, Rodgers said happily: “Tonight’s victory will never make us champions, but with 14 games left, it is very important to win. In the first half we controlled the situation, but in the second half we It was a poor performance and Hibs deserve credit, they put the pressure on the game. We fell behind too many times but the team showed a championship mentality.”
Laurence Shankland scores his 50th career goal red heart Rampant Edinburgh secured a 1-0 away win over their opponents in third place. st johnstone.
The Jambos captain scored his 22nd goal of the season early in the second half to settle a tight contest at McDiarmid Park and secure a sixth consecutive win in all competitions.
Hearts manager Steven Naismith was full of praise for his forwards after the win. “He’s at the peak of his career and his numbers are the best of his career,” Naismith said. “Part of that is down to him and the team, he is a deadly finisher. When the opportunity arises, he has the skills and the touch to seize it. He has shown why he is the best striker in the league. He has drive. , he has motivation – he won the European Cup (with Scotland in the summer) and he is looking for top goalscorers.”
Hearts have won 12 of their last 15 league games since the start of November and are 12 points ahead of their nearest challengers kilmarnockhe arrived late to win 1-0 livingston at Rugby Park. Substitute Kevin van Veen set up Marley Watkins to score the goal with two minutes left.
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Second-half goals from Mikael Mandron and Toyosi Olusanya helped the 10-man side st mirren 2-0 win at home Dundee. James Bolton was sent off after Mandren had put his side ahead, but the visitors were unable to capitalize on their man advantage and conceded a second goal late on to Olusanya.
The victory extended fifth-placed Saints’ advantage over Dundee to nine points, despite having played two more games.
