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Hearts Stun Celtic in Wilfried Nancy's Debut to Go Three Points Clear

Hearts exploited defensive lapses in Wilfried Nancy's back-three debut to leave Celtic facing a rapid reset before Roma.

Overview

  • Claudio Braga struck after a VAR check confirmed he was onside and Oisin McEntee headed a second from a corner before Kieran Tierney's stoppage-time reply in Hearts' 2-1 win at Celtic Park.
  • Celtic controlled possession after Nancy switched to a back three but created little of note, with Alexander Schwolow largely untroubled until the final minutes.
  • The result moves Hearts three points clear at the top of the Premiership, with Celtic holding a game in hand as a busy week looms.
  • Supporter unrest framed the occasion, with protests against the board before kick-off and restrictions continuing in the Green Brigade section.
  • Nancy highlighted "really good moments" and a focus on performance over results as Celtic turn to a Europa League test against Roma before the League Cup final, with attacking and set-piece weaknesses under fresh scrutiny ahead of January.