## Celtic Close on Leaders Hearts After Beating Hibs
Martin O’Neill continued his flawless domestic streak as interim Celtic manager, guiding the team to a 2-1 win over Hibernian on Sunday. The victory was sealed thanks to two rapid goals within just 33 seconds in the first half.
Hibs managed to pull one back later in the match, but Celtic held firm to secure the crucial three points. The result tightened the Scottish Premiership race, bringing Celtic closer to league leaders Hearts.
> “We showed great character and focus today,” O’Neill said after the match, emphasizing the team’s strong mentality under pressure.
### Match Summary
- **Manager:** Martin O’Neill (interim)
- **Final Score:** Hibernian 1 – 2 Celtic
- **Key Moment:** Two Celtic goals scored in 33 seconds in the first half
- **Impact:** Celtic close the gap on Hearts in the league standings
### Author Summary
Celtic maintained momentum under Martin O’Neill, edging Hibernian 2-1 after explosive first-half goals to reduce Hearts’ lead in the Scottish Premiership.
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AFP on MSN — 2025-11-30