Hearts 2-2 Celtic: Late Braga goal earns Jambos a point but throws title race open | OneFootball

Hearts came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw with Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at Tynecastle Park on Sunday.

Benjamin Nygren got the defending champions off to a flying start by putting them ahead in the seventh minute, sending a brilliant drive past goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

Hearts almost responded immediately as Pierre Landry Kabore flicked a header towards Claudio Braga, but Kasper Schmeichel saved his effort.

Stuart Findlay levelled the scores after the break, heading a corner into the net.

Alexandros Kyziridis was presented with another chance to score, but a timely challenge from Liam Scales denied him a shot.

Tomas Cvancara almost put Celtic back in front with a looping header, but he was denied by the woodwork.

Cvancara set up Celtic’s second goal, breaking clear down the left flank and sending a low cross into the six-yard box for Yang Hyun-jun to score with a tap-in.

Celtic were reduced to ten men when Auston Trusty was shown a red card in the 77th minute for denying a goalscoring opportunity.

Braga drew the leaders level three minutes from time, smashing the ball home from a free-kick.

Blair Spittal nearly scored a late winner for the Jambos, but his shot hit the woodwork.

The result cut Hearts’ lead at the top of the standings to four points after Rangers secured a 3-0 win over Dundee United.