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Celtic's 97th-Minute Winner Keeps Title Hopes Alive

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Celtic pulled off another dramatic late victory in the Scottish Premiership, defeating Kilmarnock 3-2 with a 97th-minute goal from Julian Araujo at Rugby Park. The Scottish champions came from 2-0 down, with Dylan Tounekti and Liam Nygren scoring to level before Araujo's stoppage-time winner.

Kilmarnock had taken an early lead through Rekeem Harper and extended their advantage when Josh Hugill scored his first goal for the club. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill made crucial halftime changes that shifted momentum, with Tounekti's goal proving pivotal in sparking the comeback. The victory moves Celtic above Rangers into second place in the table.

This marks the third time in a week Celtic have rescued points in injury time, demonstrating their resilience in the title race. With Hearts hosting Rangers later in the day, this late winner could prove crucial in determining the championship outcome. The result leaves Celtic breathing down Hearts' necks with just weeks remaining in the season, making Saturday's late drama a potential turning point in the Scottish Premiership title chase.