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·3 May 2026

Iheanacho strikes to lift Celtic into second at Easter Road

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Celtic beat Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road to climb from third to second in the Scottish Premiership.

Jamie McGrath was sent off in the 21st minute, leaving Hibs a man down.

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Daizen Maeda tapped in from close range (41.) after Alistair Johnston's cut-back. VAR confirmed the goal.

Hibs levelled in the third minute of first half stoppage time through Joe Newell after a set piece.

After the restart, Kelechi Iheanacho came on (70.) and swept the winner into the bottom left from inside the box (72.) following a corner.

The Hoops controlled 81.4% possession and registered 27 attempts with six on target. Hibs produced four attempts, while Jordan Smith made four saves to keep them in it.

Next, Hibs visit Falkirk. The Bhoys host Rangers.

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