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Celtic Edges Hibernian 2-1, Closes Gap on Hearts
12/1/2025
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Story summary
- Celtic beat Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road, moving within two points of league leaders Hearts.
- Hibernian's strong start ended when Raphael Sallinger's error allowed Daizen Maeda to score.
- A VAR-reviewed penalty allowed Martin Boyle to score for Hibernian.
- Hibs manager David Gray expressed pride in the team's fightback and noted Joe Newell's return from injury.
