In a match filled with unexpected twists, Hibernian pulled off a remarkable 2-1 win against Celtic, the top team in the Scottish Premiership. The game at Easter Road started with a bang as Josh Campbell made the most of some early defensive chaos between Auston Trusty and Nectarios Triantis, slotting the ball past Celtic's Kasper Schmeichel just two minutes in.
Celtic, not accustomed to domestic losses, found themselves in further trouble when Campbell struck again. This time he headed in a cross from Martin Boyle just before the halftime whistle. The goal initially faced an offside call, but after a tense pause, VAR stepped in to validate it, giving Hibs a solid 2-0 cushion going into the break.
After halftime, the visitors, still reeling from the early setbacks, showed signs of life. In the 68th minute, Daizen Maeda found the back of the net, skillfully converting a pass from Reo Hatate after David Smith faltered briefly in defense. Despite Celtic's renewed energy and pursuit for an equalizer, Hibs' defense stood firm, with Rocky Bushiri making a crucial block on the line from Jota's attempt in the 76th minute. Celtic had another chance, but Maeda’s late effort was ruled offside, leaving Hibernian to bask in victory.
This win extends Hibernian's undefeated streak to an impressive 13 games, bolstering their aspirations for a top-six finish under the guidance of manager David Gray. In stark contrast, Celtic struggled to bring their recent European flair, after a gripping Champions League draw with Bayern Munich, into this domestic fixture.
Rangers' Shock Loss
Elsewhere in the league, the tension mounts as Rangers stumbled to a shocking 1-0 defeat at the hands of St Mirren at Ibrox. This unexpected outcome marked their first home loss to the Saints in over three decades, dating back to 1991. As Celtic's lead over their Old Firm rivals stands at 13 points, the latest results inject fresh excitement into the title race.
While Celtic continues to lead the pack, the pressure is mounting with each game. Hibs' triumph and Rangers' disheartening slip-up illustrate the unpredictable nature of this season's Premiership, promising more thrills as the competition progresses.
