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Former Manchester City Goalkeeper Wins Scottish Title After Comeback Win Over St Mirren

opera.com 2024/6/2

In the finale to their Premiership campaign, Celtic secured a memorable 3-2 victory over St Mirren at Parkhead. The match saw former Manchester City goalkeeper, Joe Hart, bid farewell to his illustrious career with a rousing ovation from the home fans.The hero of the day, however, was Luis Palma, whose late winner sealed the triumph for the Scottish champions. Despite twice falling behind to goals from St Mirren captain Mark O’Hara, Celtic fought back with goals from Matt O'Riley and Kyogo Furuhashi, ensuring the teams went into halftime on level terms, according to PUNCH.

The second half was a more subdued affair, but Palma's decisive strike in the 86th minute sparked jubilant celebrations among the Celtic faithful, setting the stage for the trophy presentation. The victory marked Celtic's 12th title in 13 years, capping off a dominant season where they finished eight points clear of arch-rivals Rangers.

Looking ahead, Hart will aim to add another trophy to his impressive collection as Celtic prepare to face Rangers in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden. With both teams eager to claim victory in the historic rivalry, the final promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.

Celtic's triumph against St Mirren not only showcased their resilience and determination but also provided a fitting send-off for Hart as he embarks on the next chapter of his career.

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