Iheanacho’s 100th-minute penalty keeps Celtic alive

Kelechi Iheanacho’s 100th-minute penalty sealed a dramatic 3-2 comeback win for Celtic at Motherwell, ensuring the Scottish Premiership title race will go down to the final day.

With Hearts having beaten Falkirk 3-0 earlier in the day, they were poised to celebrate their first league crown in 66 years.

But Iheanacho’s cool finish from the spot, awarded after a lengthy VAR check for handball against Sam Nicholson, stunned Fir Park and kept Celtic within a point of the leaders.

Iheanacho’s strike means Celtic can retain their crown if they beat Hearts at home on Saturday. The showdown at Celtic Park will decide the title, with the champions needing victory and Hearts requiring at least a draw to dethrone them.

The late drama also leaves Motherwell with work to do in their pursuit of European football. They now face Hibernian on the final day with just a one-point cushion in the battle for fourth place and a Conference League spot.

Celtic’s travelling fans invaded the pitch in celebration, knowing their team’s destiny remains in their own hands.