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Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic celebrates at full time. Copyright: ImagoxJamiexJohnstonx<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho<\/a> single-handedly fueled Celtic to a showdown in the race for the Scottish Premiership title with a late goal last night, Soccernet.ng reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 29-year-old came off the bench for Martin O’Neill’s side at Fir Park, but it was his 99th-minute strike that sealed all three points against Motherwell. However, the build-up to that goal has stirred up mixed opinions across board.<\/p>\n Former Barcelona and England striker Gary Lineker was stunned by referee John Beaton’s decision to point to the penalty spot after Sam Nicholson handled the ball in his own box.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Super Eagles striker came off the bench in the 70th minute, but his moment came in the 95th minute. A Celtic cross saw Sam Nicholson and Auston Trusty involved in an aerial duel, but the Motherwell defender handled the ball, although many would opine it wasn’t intentional.<\/p>\n With the scoreline at 2-2, Celtic would’ve been disadvantaged heading into the final matchday against Hearts, three points and five goals behind the league leaders.<\/p>\n However, Beaton’s decision gave them a lifeline, and Kelechi Iheanacho sent goalkeeper Calum Ward the wrong way, and the fans spread onto the pitch to celebrate the late goal.<\/p>\n Gary Lineker was bemused by the referee’s decision to point to the spot, especially after he’d already consulted with the Video Assistant referees.<\/p>\n The England legend took to his X space to air his displeasure. <\/p>\n This might be the worst VAR decision I\u2019ve seen (and there\u2019s a lot of competition). Extraordinary given the significance. https:\/\/t.co\/glM1QiSQBC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Former Chelsea and Celtic striker Chris Sutton replied to Lineker’s post, saying<\/a>: \u201cThat’s what VAR is there for.\u201d<\/p>\n Iheanacho’s goal means Celtic have their fate in their hands and must secure victory against Hearts on Saturday to win the SPFL.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/wwD4WxuIla4V7EDsz9N9XS9gUKo=\/4704x3209\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F05%2Fimago1076963383.jpg\")
Soccer Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal: Gary Lineker berates John Beaton’s decision<\/h2>\n
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