Late Goals Boost Hearts and Celtic in Premiership

Hearts won 1-0 at Tynecastle as Craig Halkett’s stoppage-time strike beat Hibernian and moved Derek McInnes’s side five points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. McInnes said the late winner continued a run of three last-minute league victories in seven matches, showcasing the squad’s mentality and depth. Off the field, Brighton owner Tony Bloom has bought a 29% stake in Hearts, fueling hopes of ending a 40-year duopoly of Celtic and Rangers. Elsewhere, Daizen Maeda’s last-gasp diving header secured a 3-2 comeback win for Celtic over Motherwell at Celtic Park. The two results tightened the title race and underlined how fine margins and late goals are shaping the early-season standings. Hibernian missed key chances in the derby and now sit adrift, a source of concern for their manager.