Celtic surge late as Hearts surrender top spot | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Celtic beat Hearts 3-1 to seize the Scottish Premiership lead. In the 43rd minute, Lawrence Shankland, joint third in Premiership scoring on 16 goals, headed Hearts in front. Arne Engels equalised from the spot in the fourth minute of first half stoppage time. The Bhoys had 66.8% possession and five shots on target to two, controlling the game after the interval. After their late winner, Callum Osmand sealed it in the eighth minute of second half stoppage time, and the Hoops rise from second to first with a Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline Athletic next.

Player of the Match: Callum Osmand came off the bench to deliver a goal and an assist in 17 minutes, adding five touches in the box to swing the contest.

Stat of the Match: Liam Scales made 11 clearances, steadying the Hoops under pressure as Hearts chased.

Three Things We Learned: Engels' penalty before the interval reset the momentum at a key moment. Osmand produced one goal and one assist in 17 minutes off the bench, maximising five touches in the box. The Jambos' shot accuracy was 16.7%, which blunted their threat despite 12 attempts.