Late Drama As Iheanacho Seals Massive Win
Kelechi Iheanacho was the hero for Celtic F.C. after scoring a stoppage-time penalty to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Motherwell.
The result keeps Celtic firmly in the title race and sets up a decisive final-day showdown against league leaders Hearts.
“It’s Scary” — Iheanacho Admits Pressure
Speaking after the match, Iheanacho revealed just how intense the moment felt:
“It’s scary to be fair but I don’t know what I was thinking.”
Despite the pressure, the striker kept his composure and calmly converted the penalty in the dying moments of the game.
Cool Head In A Crucial Moment
The Nigerian forward admitted he had to rely on experience to get through the situation, explaining that he tried to stay mentally strong during the buildup.
“I just remember that I’ve thought this type of thing before and I just kept my cool and brave.”
His strike sent the travelling Celtic fans into wild celebrations and secured three vital points in the title race.
Title Race Set For Final-Day Decider
The win means everything now comes down to the final league clash, with Celtic needing a strong result against Hearts to decide the championship outcome.
With momentum on their side and Iheanacho in form, belief is growing inside the camp ahead of a tense finish to the season.
