Celtic’s win over Hearts can be crucially important in the title race.
A one sided second half gave Celtic a victory over Hearts in the Scottish League Cup semi-final.
Ryan Christie inspired a 3-0 over a confident Hearts side.
The Scottish champions moved a step closer to winning another domestic trophy by setting up a final with Aberdeen.
In the process they gave their title hopes a major boost.
Hearts have been the early pace setters in the league and currently sit five points clear at the top, six ahead of Celtic.
Celtic have had their troubles on and off the pitch. This was a ‘get right’ game, where they rediscovered their confidence and damaged Hearts’ in the process.
Hearts goalkeeper Bobby Zlamal summed up what the defeat meant to the club, telling their official website: “It was a big opportunity for us. We play in front of 60,000 fans. For me it was the biggest game in my career.
“I hope we forget about it as soon as possible.”
Shaking off the loss may not be so easy.
Celtic have secured a mental edge over the league leaders, and did so without their injured captain Scott Brown.
The win edged Celtic closer to recapturing their league title by damaging their challengers.
Few would bet against another Celtic treble for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
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