Stunning Maeda overhead kick helps Celtic beat Rangers in Old Firm derby

FootballSports
10 May 2026 • 9:15 PM MYT
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Stunning Maeda overhead kick helps Celtic beat Rangers in Old Firm derby

  • Celtic secured a 3-1 comeback victory against Rangers at Celtic Park, reducing the gap on Premiership leaders Hearts to one point.
  • Daizen Maeda was a key player, scoring two goals, including an overhead kick, to take his recent tally to six goals in four games.
  • Rangers initially took the lead in the ninth minute through Mikey Moore, before Yang Hyun-jun controversially equalised for Celtic.
  • Celtic demonstrated dominance in the early second half and maintained their lead despite Rangers' efforts to recover.
  • The win, coupled with Hearts' draw, means Celtic could potentially win the title by securing a point at Fir Park and then defeating Hearts next Sunday.

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