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    Journalist Believes Joe Hart Denied Kilmarnock a Win

    Celtic’s performance against Kilmarnock at Parkhead highlighted ongoing issues within Brendan Rodgers’ squad, resulting in a frustrating 1-1 draw for the Scottish Premiership leaders.

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    Soccer Football – Scottish Premiership – Celtic v Rangers – Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain – December 30, 2023 Celtic’s Joe Hart Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

    It was a match that many Celtic fans have watched so many times this season.

    Despite taking the lead through Kyogo Furuhashi’s smart header in the 32nd minute, Celtic failed to capitalise on their advantage, ultimately allowing Kilmarnock to equalise in stoppage time and share the spoils.

    The result is particularly disheartening for Celtic, especially given the ramifications which could see Rangers go top of the league on Sunday.

    Despite an unbeaten run extending to ten matches, Celtic’s inability to dominate and close out games poses a significant threat to their aspirations for a third consecutive league title.

    BBC reporter Kheredine Idessane offered some consolation by highlighting Joe Hart’s role in preventing a more severe outcome. Hart’s performance throughout the match kept Celtic in the game “But for two terrific stops from Joe Hart, both from Liam Donnelly, the visitors might have been leaving with all the points and not just the one,” Idessane noted in his post-match thoughts.

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