John Souttar’s last-gasp header stunned Celtic as Hearts secured a 2-1 victory on their return to the Scottish Premiership.
Hearts made the best possible start as Gary Mackay-Steven scored against his former club in the eighth minute to give the hosts an early lead. However, Celtic responded well to going a goal behind and they were eventually rewarded with an equaliser thanks to Anthony Ralston’s superb solo effort (54).
Both sides pushed for a winner, but it was Hearts who struck late as Souttar capitalised on some poor Celtic defending to give his side the lead in the 89th minute.
Celtic still had time to fashion two chances to grab an equaliser but they found goalkeeper Craig Gordon in fine form as he denied James Forrest and Ryan Christie to secure all three points for his side and a winning return to the top fight.
For Celtic, it’s the start new boss Postecoglou would have dreaded after their Champions League exit in midweek. It’s a first opening-day defeat for Celtic since 1997, with Postecoglou still waiting for his first competitive win since taking over.
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What’s next?
Hearts now go to St Mirren on Saturday at 3pm in the Scottish Premiership, while Celtic go to FK Jablonec at 4.45pm on Thursday in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg.
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