Celtic's hopes dented with Hearts defeat

Rangers enjoyed one of their best days of the past three years after Austin McCann’s sensational last-minute winner further dented Celtic’s hopes of retaining the title.

Sat, 19 Apr, 2003 - 18:40

Hearts 2, Celtic 1

Rangers enjoyed one of their best days of the past three years after Austin McCann’s sensational last-minute winner further dented Celtic’s hopes of retaining the title.

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