GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Rangers on Sunday, giving Hearts a huge boost in their improbable Scottish title bid.
The result leaves Hearts six points ahead of Rangers at the top of the table. Celtic are two points behind in third place.
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In the dramatic final at Ibrox, Reo Hatate equalized in stoppage time when his penalty and rebound were saved by Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland. At the third question, the Celtic midfielder passed the ball over the line and scored.
Rangers were two goals ahead after 26 minutes and looked set to close the gap on Hearts and potentially turn the title race into a two-horse race.
Youssef Chermiti scored with an overhead kick in the eighth. He doubled the lead in the 26th inning to put the home team in control.
But defending champion Celtic rallied after the break.
Celtic had a chance to equalize in the 56th minute when Kieran Tierney headed a header back and Dujon Sterling was ruled to have equalized for a handball in the penalty area.
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Hartart eventually created a chance in the first minute of stoppage time, sparking wild celebrations from Celtic fans. But it will be Hearts who will get the biggest cheers after seeing two of their arch rivals drop points.
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