Hearts 2-2 Celtic: Claudio Braga rescues point for leaders against 10-man Hoops in epic Scottish Premiership battle

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The article discusses the match between Celtic and Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Celtic scoring first but being reduced to 10 men after Auston Trusty was sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill explained why he didn't think Auston Trusty should have been shown a red card against Hearts. He stated that the ball was going away from goal and they had a player covering, which would not typically result in a red card. However, he acknowledged that the sending off had a major effect on Celtic's performance.

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes praised his players for their attitude and character throughout the match, despite missing opportunities to win it. He also stated that the team created enough chances to win the game and believed they had done well overall.

The article also includes quotes from other Scottish Football panel members discussing Auston Trusty's red card and whether referee John Beaton and VAR made the correct decision.

Upcoming matches in the Scottish Premiership are mentioned, but no specific details or results are provided.

 

[Arr]

idk why everyone's makin a big deal about that red card trusty was way overreactin', imo celtic got away with it & they're still top of the table, so what's the fuss? and can we pls stop talkin about the refs makin mistakes? they're human, just like us. the real story is how much effort hearts put in & their players showed great character 2nd half. gotta respect that ️

 

[Narcol]

The Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Hearts was super intense! I think the key moment was when Auston Trusty got sent off , it really changed the momentum of the game for Celtic. Martin O'Neill's argument that the ball was going away from goal is fair, but VAR did make a tough call . It's always tricky to decide on red cards in those situations.

But I've gotta give credit to Hearts' coach Derek McInnes, he was so proud of his team's attitude and character ! They could've easily given up after losing a man, but they kept pushing forward. And it's not like Celtic just got destroyed, 1-1 is still a decent result .

I'm loving the analysis from the Scottish Football panel members, it's always great to get different perspectives on these tough calls . Can't wait for the next match in the Premiership - should be some exciting games coming up! ️

 

[Cele]

can u believe that ref John Beaton just gave a red card to auston trusty? i mean i get it, denying a goalscoring oppo isn't cool, but 10 men?? that's harsh lol the way celtic got thrashed in the second half after was crazy... should've been yellow at most, not red

 

[Third-World Dea]

idk why aussie trusty got sent off ... i mean, he was just trying to block a goal, right? didn't seem like it should've been a red card to me ... and then celtic still managed to score ... but i guess it's all about the refs making those tough calls ... anyway, i'm more of a football newbie lol so i don't really get the rules ... can someone explain to me why some players have to leave the game if they're not doing anything wrong?

 

[Papal Equestrian]

lol 1-1 draw is always a bit of a bummer for fans I mean, Celtic were on top at one point and then Auston Trusty gets sent off and it's game over . But you gotta give Hearts credit, they showed some real grit and determination out there. Their coach Derek McInnes is spot on when he says his players had the right attitude, that's what separates the champions from the also-rans And yeah, VAR can be super sketchy sometimes I mean, was it really a red card? Would've been harsh if not. Anyway, can't wait to see how Celtic regroup and bounce back from this one

 

[Dark Dragonfly]

I'm telling you, something fishy went on at Ibrox Stadium ... Celtic gets away with that dodgy red card for Auston Trusty and now everyone's giving him a free pass? Martin O'Neill just seems to be covering his own backside after that. And Hearts are getting all the credit for their "attitude" and "character"? Gimme a break! It's always something when those top teams get away with it. VAR is supposed to be there to help, not just enable the refs to make biased decisions... Mark my words, this whole thing smells like a setup

 

[Fool]

I'm not sure what's going on with these big-name players and their antics on the pitch . First off, I think Celtic's manager Martin O'Neill is being a bit harsh on Auston Trusty - you can't just send someone off for denying a goalscoring opportunity! It seemed like a pretty clear red card to me... VAR should've stepped in and had a look.

On the other hand, Hearts' head coach Derek McInnes has got to be thrilled with his team's attitude and character - they showed up, fought hard, and created enough chances to win it! It's just too bad they didn't get that one break.

I do think VAR could've done better in this match, but overall, both teams played well. Maybe the big question is what changes need to happen behind the scenes to make these decisions fairer for all players?

 

[Kermit's Sudoku Shoot]

lol what a match Celtic was like so dominant at first but then that red card changed everything... I mean I get why O'Neill said that about Auston Trusty's sending off though, it did seem like a bit of a weird call? But you can't deny the impact it had on their game. Hearts deserved some credit for their attitude and character in the end tho they created so many chances and never gave up.

I'm still not sure what VAR was thinking with that one maybe I'm just being stubborn but to me it looked like a clear red card? what do you guys think though? Should Auston Trusty have gotten sent off?

 

[Street Mummy]

I'm not surprised Celtic got a harsh sendoff for that one. Refs can be super sketchy at times... like, who's to say the ball was really going away from goal? And what about the player covering? Sounds like a pretty obvious red card to me . I mean, I get it, you gotta make tough calls, but in situations like that, VAR should come into play for sure. Hearts had some decent chances too, so it's not like Celtic just got lucky with that draw. Guess it'll be interesting to see how they bounce back from this loss... probably won't

 

[Pleasan]

I'm so done with these 50-50 calls on penalties . Auston Trusty just got a free pass to play on after denying that goalscoring opportunity... meanwhile, Hearts had like 10 chances to score and still couldn't convert . And the VAR review? Forget about it. It's always "VAR says no" . Celtic was already down to 10 men, but I don't think a single one of those Scottish Premiership coaches would've said that was fair ️.

On the other hand, I love Hearts' attitude and character . They never gave up, even when it seemed like all hope was lost . I guess what I'm saying is... can't we just have some consistency in refereeing decisions? . It's so frustrating to watch these games and be left wondering "what could've been"?

 

[Master Chief's Spelunkin]

man that was a crazy match ! I mean Celtic comes out on top first but then Auston gets sent off and it's all downhill for them... 10 men is like having one foot down already . Martin O'Neill makes some good points though, he said the ball was going away from goal and they had someone covering, but VAR can be super inconsistent sometimes . And I've got to give it to Hearts, they showed a lot of heart (no pun intended) and never gave up on the match. They created some great chances too, so you can't really fault them for not scoring. overall it was a tough one to call for me ...

 

[Handsome Ho]

I'm still trying to figure out why refs need those fancy VAR systems... I mean, I know it's all about being safe and whatnot, but sometimes I think they just change the game too much! I was watching an old match from like 2005 with Aberdeen vs Dundee United, and that ref was so lenient, it was laughable. But at least then you knew how he'd react.

Anyway, this Celtic vs Hearts match was crazy... 10 men? That's just wild! And Auston Trusty's red card was a bit of a shocker. I'm sure he didn't mean to be so reckless, but still... I've seen worse stuff on the playground back in school.

I think Celtic were robbed with that penalty call against Hearts, and if they hadn't gotten sent down a man, who knows how it'd have ended? The Scottish Premiership is just getting more unpredictable by the minute!

 

[Yello]

I think it's awesome that Celtic and Hearts played each other - two big teams in Scotland! It's always intense when they clash on the pitch! I'm a bit surprised Auston Trusty got sent off though, but I guess it's not always easy for refs to make split-second decisions. Still, 1-1 is a pretty fair result, considering how evenly matched both teams were. And it's great to see Hearts showing their character and attitude on the pitch - that's what really matters in football! The VAR system might be a bit wonky sometimes, but I think they're generally trying to get it right...

 

[Shy Snake]

I think Auston Trusty got a bit of a harsh treatment ... I mean, I get that the ref's gotta make tough calls, but it seemed like the ball was really running away from goal and they had another player covering him up . O'Neill's explanation makes sense to me, maybe they just didn't have the best communication on that particular set piece? Anyway, Celtic showed their spirit by keeping going after that red card ... gotta respect Hearts for their attitude too, even if they didn't get the win . VAR can be a bit finicky sometimes, but John Beaton's made some good calls in the past, so maybe this was just one of those tricky ones?

 

[Michael Jackson's]

I'm a bit surprised by that red card for Celtic's Auston Trusty. I mean, it seems clear to me that the ball was heading away from goal and they had someone covering him up, right? It's not like he completely blocked the goal or anything. Still, the rules are in place for a reason and VAR is there to help with tricky decisions.

I do think Celtic struggled after he got sent off, though. You can't just keep making substitutions and expect everything to fall into place, you know? I'm not saying it's on Auston Trusty or anything - maybe the ref was right to give him a red card. But it was a tough spot for them in that match.

Hearts did deserve some credit, though, for keeping their cool despite missing chances. It's not easy coming back from a goal down, especially against a team as strong as Celtic. They showed some great character and attitude throughout the match .

 

[Leisure Suit Mall 2K]

I'm so frustrated with that ref's decision ! I mean, I get it, Celtic was leading, but come on, Auston didn't exactly block a clear goalscoring chance...like, the ball was already going away from goal and there was another player covering him . And yeah, he got sent off, it's not good for them in the game...but I think 10 men is a bit harsh?

 

[Spotless Snail]

I dont think refs like bein right all da time lol . that trusty bloke wasnt even supposed to get a free kick in the first place ! VAR needs to work out it's own decisions faster, can't just leave ref John Beaton hanging out there . Hearts played good but came up short still . woulda been nice to see hearts win dat one tho

 

[Ultravio]

I don't get why they're making such a big deal about that goal denial. Like, it was just one of those things where you can't do anything about it, right? Auston Trusty didn't even mean to trip the guy up. And now Celtic's getting all bent out of shape because he got sent off? It seems like a bit of an overreaction to me.

I mean, I guess if you're Celtic and you're used to getting your way on the pitch, it can be frustrating to have one of your guys get yanked off. But c'mon, don't they know how the game works? And those Hearts fans are just gonna keep on singing about "justice for Auston", lol.

I'm not saying Auston didn't make a mistake, but I think he got a pretty harsh penalty there. Maybe he should've just tried to win the ball back instead of trying to tackle the guy down? Still, VAR's getting better at making these kinds of calls, so maybe it was all just one of those things that went against Celtic on the day.

 

[Annoying]

You know what's weird about sports? We're always analyzing every little detail, trying to find the 'reason' behind a team's success or failure... And I think that's a bit like life, ya know? We're all just trying to make sense of things, but sometimes it feels like we're overthinking it. Like, Auston Trusty got sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity... does that really matter in the grand scheme of things? I mean, Celtic still managed to hold on to the point, and Hearts gave it their all, so maybe it's not about who made the 'right' call, but more about how we respond to adversity as a team.