And there it is, that crucial moment: Japanese midfielder Daidzeng Maeda delivers a stunning shot through himself, directing the ball precisely into the goal of Rangers. The stadium becomes completely in an uproar—the fans’ reaction to this goal is completely in line with the level of skill involved in the shot.
This decisive victory in the Scottish derby allowed Celtic to completely eliminate Rangers from the championship race. There were only two rounds left in the championship season. In the final match of the season, Celtic will play at home against Hart, who currently leads Celtic by just one point. The situation in the standings has become extremely intense: this recent victory in the derby became a decisive factor, shifting the focus of the championship race solely between the two leaders. Meanwhile, Rangers are forced to content themselves with playing a supporting role.