Celtic scored twice in stoppage time as Brendan Rodgers’ aspect got here from behind to beat Motherwell 3-1 to maintain their Scottish Premiership title hopes alive.
After Rangers’ 5-0 win over Hearts on Saturday, Brendan Rodgers’ aspect knew they wanted a response, however had been punished for a lacklustre first-half show when Blair Spittal whipped the ball past the diving Joe Hart and into the far nook within the forty third minute to present the hosts a deserved lead simply earlier than half time.
However, Celtic had been a lot improved after the break and substitute Adam Idah, who changed Kyogo Furuhashi at half-time, made an immediate impression, heading Greg Taylor’s cross previous Liam Kelly for the equaliser within the 51st minute.
Daizen Maeda spurned two massive alternatives earlier than Liam Scales compelled Kelly into motion as Celtic pushed for a winner.
With time working out, Idah poked residence to finish the turnaround (90+4) and spark wild celebrations within the away finish earlier than Luis Palma (90+6) made positive of what might show to be an important three factors within the title race.
Celtic transfer again to inside two factors of leaders Rangers and this title race appears to be like set to go right down to the wire.
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What’s subsequent?
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Wednesday twenty eighth February 7:30pm
Kick off 8:00pm
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Motherwell’s subsequent Scottish Premiership match is away to Livingston on Wednesday evening, reside on Sky Sports. Kick-off 8pm.
Celtic host Dundee on Wednesday evening. That recreation kicks off at 7.45pm.
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