Heart of Midlothian blames field invasion after Celtic comeback
Heart of Midlothian suffered a disappointment after Celtic scored two late goals, turning a potential fairy‑tale match into a loss. The decisive goals came in the final minutes at Celtic Park.
The encounter had seemed poised to become a "football fairy tale" for Hearts, but the late strike reversed the momentum. Celtic's comeback left the Scottish side stunned.
In the aftermath, Hearts condemned the massive field invasion that unfolded at Celtic Park. The club called the incident "shameful."
Hearts said the crowd surge represented a serious breach of stadium security. Officials were unable to prevent the mass incursion onto the pitch.
The club has formally contacted the police to report the event. The police report was filed immediately after the match.
Hearts now awaits the police response and any subsequent investigation. The club expects appropriate measures to be taken.