Celtic Resurgence: Iheanacho's Late Goal Keeps Title Hopes Alive Against Dundee
With just nine minutes remaining at Dens Park on Sunday, Celtic faced the prospect of another disappointing setback in a frustrating season for the defending Scottish Premiership champions. However, substitute Kelechi Iheanacho struck decisively, netting the winning goal and revitalizing Celtic's title aspirations in a crucial 2-1 victory. Martin O'Neill's squad had previously suffered a loss in their last visit to Dundee, marking a challenging season with three defeats in the city. The team needed to secure all three points to capitalize on Hearts dropping points at Livingston earlier in the day. As O'Neill noted post-match, “Of course you're thinking 'maybe it's not our day', but the one thing about this side... we have shown some really great spirit.” O'Neill emphasized the importance of the win, stating, “We could not afford to drop points today... those three points will galvanize us and keep us going.” Celtic struggled initially, with Tomas Cvancara missing several opportunities after Yang Hyun-jun opened the scoring. Dundee equalized through a penalty from Simon Murray, but Iheanacho's timely intervention highlighted the team's resilience. Celtic's statistics further underscore their fighting spirit; they have garnered 13 points from losing positions this season, the highest in the Premiership, while only Rangers have scored more goals in the final 10 minutes of matches (13). O'Neill's confidence remains, as he stated, “We're still in it and we're still fighting on.” The victory against Dundee marks a significant step in their quest to reclaim the title.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-04-05