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Celtic collect league trophy after Hibs draw
By KENNY MacDONALD, Reuters Writer
Apr 16, 2006 - 11:28:00 AM

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GLASGOW - Champions Celtic were presented with the league trophy after a late goal from Maciej Zurawski salvaged a 1-1 draw with Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League on Sunday.

Hearts strengthened their grip on the second Champions League slot with a 2-0 home win over Kilmarnock on Saturday to open a five point gap over rivals Rangers, who could only draw 1-1 with Aberdeen.

Celtic moved to 86 points from 34 games, while Hearts have 68 and Rangers sit third with 63.

Fourth-placed Hibs applauded Celtic on to the pitch but then dampened the celebrations by taking the lead 10 minutes before halftime.

Steven Fletcher latched on to a brilliant long ball from Stephen Glass to drill a low shot through the legs of keeper Artur Boruc.

Zurawski headed home a cross from Paul Telfer in the 76th minute to equalise. He was denied a winner with five minutes remaining when Hibs keeper Zibi Malkowski brilliantly parried another header.

Roy Keane made his comeback after being sidelined with a hamstring injury, which he had picked up during last month's League Cup final win over Dunfermline.

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly presented the SPL trophy to Celtic captain Neil Lennon on a podium on the pitch in front of 60,047 roaring fans.


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