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Image: Celtic celebrate as Kristoffer Ajer scores the winning penalty against Hearts Hearts had an early sight of goal as they started well. Andy Irving sent a free-kick into the area, which was helped on its way by Berra. It looked destined for the bottom corner but Hazard was down low to make the save. Soon after, Steven Naismith almost caught the Celtic defence out as he poked the ball past the oncoming Hazard, but it rolled wide of the post. Almost immediately after, Celtic ...

Punch Newspapers Sections Published 20 December 2020 Celtic held their nerve to beat Hearts 4-3 on penalties in the Scottish Cup final on Sunday and seal a historic “quadruple treble” of domestic trophies. Ryan Christie put Neil Lennon’s side in front and Odsonne Edouard doubled their lead but Hearts levelled through Liam Boyce and Stephen Kingsley. Substitute Leigh Griffiths put Celtic ahead in extra-time but Josh Ginnelly made it 3-3, forcing a penalty shootout at Hampden Park. Celtic b...