Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a 4-1 victory over Hearts, moving three points clear of Aberdeen. The Hoops dominated the second half after a slow start, taking advantage of Aberdeen’s earlier defeat to assert themselves at the top of the table.
Despite being off the pace in the first half, Celtic managed to subdue Hearts and secure the win with goals from Kyogo Furuhashi, Nicolas Kuhn, and Adam Idah. Hearts managed a consolation goal through Musa Drammeh, but Celtic’s class was evident as they comfortably secured the victory.
Celtic’s win marked their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions, setting them up nicely for their upcoming Champions League clash against Club Brugge. On the other hand, Hearts, who sit 11th in the table, have a tough away match against Cercle Brugge in the Conference League.
Hoops second-half class asserts title-race authority
Celtic’s second-half performance showcased their dominance in the title race, with goals from Furuhashi, Kuhn, and Idah sealing the win against Hearts.
The match saw a flurry of chances for both teams, with Hearts showing promise in the first half before Celtic’s quality shone through in the second. Despite Hearts’ efforts, Celtic’s ruthlessness in front of goal proved decisive in securing the victory.
Rodgers hails ‘incredible’ Kuhn
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his team’s performance, highlighting Nicolas Kuhn’s exceptional contribution to the win. Rodgers commended Kuhn’s work rate and finishing, emphasizing the team’s overall effort and commitment to securing the victory.
‘A lot of positives’ for Critchley
Hearts head coach Neil Critchley felt the 4-1 scoreline did not reflect his team’s performance, acknowledging that they had shown promise and created opportunities. Critchley emphasized the positives from the match, highlighting the team’s structure, organization, and ability to test a strong Celtic side.
