CELTIC EARNED a dramatic late 1-0 win against Hibernian today to secure a first-ever SWPL title triumph.
Going into the game, Elena Sadiku’s side were level on points with rivals Rangers, but their +16 goal difference meant matching their rivals’ result effectively ensured they would become champions.
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Yet for a long period, it looked like they were set to slip up.
Rangers were 3-0 up by half-time and ultimately beat Partick Thistle 4-0.
Celtic, meanwhile, were being held to a 0-0 draw before Amy Gallacher scored the all-important goal in the 90th minute.
The Scottish international found space in the area to convert for her 25th goal of the season, sending the 7000-strong crowd wild at Celtic Park.
It meant heartbreak for Rangers, who can still end their season on a high by beating Hearts in next week’s Scottish Cup final.
It was a day to remember for Celtic’s players, including Irish international defender Caitlin Hayes, who completed 90 minutes for her side.
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Late drama as Celtic claim first-ever SWPL title
CELTIC EARNED a dramatic late 1-0 win against Hibernian today to secure a first-ever SWPL title triumph.
Going into the game, Elena Sadiku’s side were level on points with rivals Rangers, but their +16 goal difference meant matching their rivals’ result effectively ensured they would become champions.
Yet for a long period, it looked like they were set to slip up.
Rangers were 3-0 up by half-time and ultimately beat Partick Thistle 4-0.
Celtic, meanwhile, were being held to a 0-0 draw before Amy Gallacher scored the all-important goal in the 90th minute.
The Scottish international found space in the area to convert for her 25th goal of the season, sending the 7000-strong crowd wild at Celtic Park.
It meant heartbreak for Rangers, who can still end their season on a high by beating Hearts in next week’s Scottish Cup final.
It was a day to remember for Celtic’s players, including Irish international defender Caitlin Hayes, who completed 90 minutes for her side.
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