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

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Celtic staged a dramatic comeback at Kilmarnock, scoring three second-half goals to win 3-2 and keep their Scottish Premiership title hopes alive. The Scottish Premiership leaders were 2-0 down at halftime after goals from Tyreece John-Jules and Joe Hugill, but mounted a stunning fightback in the second half.

Sebastian Tounekti pulled one back with a spectacular 25-yard strike, before Benjamin Nygren equalized from close range following a long throw. The winner came in the 97th minute when Julian Araujo slammed home after Kilmarnock failed to clear a corner. Celtic's victory puts pressure on Hearts and Rangers, who face each other later Sunday.

Celtic head coach Martin O'Neill praised his team's spirit despite admitting the late goals aren't sustainable. Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann criticized the seven minutes of added time, saying his team deserved better after dominating much of the match. The result keeps Celtic within striking distance in the title race, with both potential challengers facing each other later in the day.