Celtic won their first SWPL title after an extraordinary finish to an agonising final game of the season against Hibernian.

Level on points with Rangers - and with a +16 goal difference - Elena Sadiku's side knew a win would seal their maiden league success having missed out in the final seconds last term.

"When you play for Celtic you need to change the mindset that you are going to dominate no matter what," the Swede said. "That’s been the main thing since the split, changing the mindset that we are not the underdogs we are here to dominate.

But as Rangers were cruising across the city against Partick Thistle, the previously free-scoring hosts missed chance after chance at Celtic Park.

"It felt like we were rushing and getting stressed," Sadiku added. "I know we create chances, we’ve been doing it since I came here and we got it in the end."

Then, as the clocked ticked into the 90th minute, Amy Gallacher finally forced them in front after some penalty-box pinball ended with her 25th, and most historic, goal of a stellar league season.

That sparked bedlam in the stands and left Rangers distraught, but Jo Potter's side must pick themselves up for next week's Scottish Cup final where they can secure the domestic cup double against Hearts.

No matter how hard they would've tried, Celtic could not escape the pre-match noise and pressure to deliver this title. Early doors, it appeared to get to them.

Jorian Baucom smacked the crossbar before dragging a shot agonisingly wide, while Kirsty Morrison tested Kelsey Daugherty with a teasing effort.

When the news of Rangers' lead across the city reached the east end, there was an increase in anxious urgency. Balls were booted, shots smashed and angst apparent.

Tash Flint was left frustrated with her end product, while Murphy Agnew clipped the crossbar in Celtic's best chance before the break.

After the interval, it was an avalanche of attack from the hosts.

But Katie Fraine appeared unflappable between the sticks and Joelle Murray, on her 507th and final appearance for the club, did everything to protect her goal before she received a guard of honour as she exited the pitch for a final time.

As the seconds ticked away, the substitutions rolled on and the desperation grew in the 7,000-odd strong crowd, it seemed heartache was on the cards once more after Glasgow City snatched the title late on last term.

But then Gallacher found an inch in the box, as she has done so so many times this season and the rest as they say, is history.

The Scotland international weaved her way round a congested Hibs defence before tucking home an incredulous winner that prompted a party inside Parkhead.

Where to begin? Probably best starting with the end, in truth, because what an ending it was.

For 89 minutes, Celtic were skittish and passed the ball around like a game of hot potato and lacked any shade of potency that's been synonymous with the side.

There was no magical moment that even felt like a 'what if' scenario, they simply didn't create the chance.

Until Gallacher did, that is. And it was completely crafted by creative midfielder.

Her never-say-die attitude to remain alert when the initial chance appeared gone, was the sign of a champion. Calm and composed.

It takes one to know one, and she - and her team-mates - were long frustrated by a serial winner.

Murray bowed out with one of her most impressive performances of the campaign in the heart of a busy Hibs defence. So much so, you'd be forgiven for wonder why she is retiring.

With two league titles, seven Scottish Cups and five League Cups, Gallacher and co will do well to rack up Murray's tally of medals, but this is the one they wanted.

The hurt of last season was still on show up until the final minute, but now that barrier has been bashed down, in the most dramatic of fashion.

Celtic head coach Elena Sadiku: "I was running up and down but in my head I knew we needed to be ready for the final minutes. I felt a big relief, you can see the players also going crazy.

"I’m happy that they welcomed me with open arms, listened to me and I think we work together really well."

Celtic captain Kelly Clark: "We’ve been talking about it for weeks now, it’s consumed our lives. We’ve given a lot to the club, the group is brilliant and we’ve talked about how much it would mean to do it for the group.

"It’s a moment I’ve thought about it for so long. I’m getting a bit older, I was panicking a little bit but to do it at Celtic Park, for Amy Gallacher to get the goal, it’s just unbelievable."

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