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Refereeing controversy arises during Celtic's 7-1 victory over Hearts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Refereeing controversy arises during Celtic's 7-1 victory over Hearts

Summary

Celtic secured a commanding 7-1 victory against Hearts at Parkhead on Sunday. The match featured a striking performance from Celtic, which took a 4-0 lead before Hearts scored. Controversy arose when Steve Conroy, a former official, claimed Hearts took a throw-in from the wrong position before their goal. Conroy expressed skepticism over the validity of the goal, stating regulations regarding throw-ins were not followed. Discussion on this officiating decision is expected to continue among fans and analysts.

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Key Details

•Celtic won against Hearts with a score of 7-1.
•Hearts scored their lone goal following a disputed throw-in.
•Steve Conroy questioned the officiating decision on a podcast.
•Celtic started with a 4-0 lead before Hearts responded.
•Discussions on officiating standards may arise in future matches.

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic refereeing controversy emerges despite emphatic Hearts victory

What they're saying

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Steve Conroy believes officials missed an infringement in the build-up to Hearts’ only goal during Celtic’s emphatic 7-1 victory at Parkhead on Sunday.Martin O’Neill’s side produced a sensatio...
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