The tragedy of Edinburgh: Celtic managed to secure the title in the 87th place, thereby maintaining …
The Tragedy of Edinburgh: Celtic won the title with a score of 87 points, maintaining their dominance. Scotland’s Premier League experienced one of the most dramatic endings in its history. Partizan had a real chance to break the nearly fifty-year monopoly of Old Firm. The match started as expected for Edinburgh: a quick goal in the first half and a strong control over the game. However, the fate of the championship was decided in the final minutes. The draw, which suited Partizan completely, lasted until the 87th minute. Then, Celtic broke through and won 3-1. This hard-fought victory brought Celtic its 56th Scottish championship title. The final whistle marked the beginning of a celebration for the fans. Hundreds of supporters broke through the barriers and rushed onto the field to celebrate with the players. For Partizan, this match became a painful lesson: in football, championships are only celebrated after the final whistle.