Maeda and Osmand strike late as Celtic leapfrog Hearts | OneFootball

Celtic beat Hearts 3-1 at Celtic Park to climb from second to first in the Championship phase, with the visitors dropping from top spot.

Lawrence Shankland headed in from close range in the 43rd minute after Stephen Kingsley's corner was recycled to the back post.

The Bhoys levelled from the spot in the fourth minute of first half stoppage time, Arne Engels converting after Alexandros Kyziridis was penalised for handball.

After the restart, Kelechi Iheanacho struck the left post and Viljami Sinisalo denied Alan Forrest with a low stop (79.).

Daizen Maeda swept in from a tight angle after Callum Osmand's pass (87.). The goal was awarded following a VAR review.

Deep into the eighth minute of second half stoppage time, Osmand finished a fast break from Callum McGregor's pass to seal it.

The Hoops controlled long spells, finishing with 66.6% possession and five efforts on target.

The Jambos threatened sporadically, forcing two saves and creating opportunities from Kingsley's deliveries.

The result lifts the Bhoys from second to first in the Championship phase. Hearts fall from first to second. Next, the Bhoys meet Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final.