Celtic's Derby Triumph: Maeda's Overhead Kick Sparks 3-1 Comeback Against Rangers
Celtic secured a dramatic 3-1 victory over Rangers at Celtic Park, keeping their title aspirations alive in the Scottish Premiership. Daizen Maeda delivered a stunning performance, including a breathtaking overhead kick that left fans in awe. The match began with a setback for Celtic as Mikey Moore scored for Rangers within the first ten minutes, giving the visitors an early lead. Despite this, Celtic quickly leveled the score when Hyun-Jun Yang found the net after a clever cutback from Arne Engels. As the second half unfolded, Celtic intensified their attack. Maeda put Celtic ahead, tapping in a cross from Kieran Tierney. The highlight of the match came when Maeda executed an audacious overhead kick from 15 yards, sealing the game and leaving Jack Butland helpless in goal. Rangers attempted to respond but struggled to create meaningful chances, with a late effort from substitute Bojan Miovski hitting the bar. This defeat marked a tough period for Rangers, with manager Danny Rohl facing his third consecutive loss, a feat not seen since Dick Advocaat in 2000. Celtic now sits just one point behind Hearts at the top of the table and needs to win their remaining matches against Motherwell and Hearts to clinch the title. The victory against their fierce rivals has revitalized their campaign, making their title dreams very much alive.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-05-10