Celtic 1-2 Hibernian: Three points dropped in title race as O'Neill tastes first domestic defeat
Source: Sky Sports
Published 1 month ago
Martin O’Neill tasted domestic defeat for the first time since returning to Celtic as his side dropped three crucial points in the race for the Scottish Premiership title with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Hibernian.
Substitute Kai Andrews netted a dramatic winner three minutes from time to earn Hibs' first victory at Celtic Park since 2010.
Felix Passlack had initially fired the visitors ahead before Benjamin Nygren netted his 18th of the season to equalise on the stroke of half-time.
Despite a period of relentless second-half pressure, the champions were forced to play the final 17 minutes of the game with 10 men when Auston Trusty was shown a straight red card.
Celtic trail league leaders Hearts by six points ahead of a testing run of four consecutive away fixtures - including next weekend's Old Firm game at Ibrox - live on Sky Sports.
Celtic got off to the worst possible start.
Once again, they found themselves behind as Passlack headed in Nicky Cadden's sublime cross to open the scoring after 24 minutes.
It could and should have been worse.
Three minutes later Cadden picked out Martin Boyle's clever run in behind Celtic's backline. The Australian tried to round Kasper...
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