What a derby day it was at Paradise! Celtic delivered a stunning performance to secure a 3-1 victory over Rangers in the Glasgow derby, cutting the gap at the top of the Premiership table to just one point with only two games left to play. Manager Martin O'Neill couldn't hide his pride after the match, calling it a "wonderful display" from his side.
The match didn't start as planned, with Rangers grabbing an early goal and putting Celtic under pressure. But true to form, the Hoops showed incredible resilience. Yang leveled the score midway through the first half with his 10th goal of the season, setting the stage for a thrilling second half.
And what a second half it was! Daizen Maeda stole the show with a brilliant double, including a spectacular overhead kick that will go down as one of the finest derby goals ever seen at Celtic Park. O'Neill was full of praise for the Japanese star: "Daizen was magnificent from start to finish. His work rate closing down players is incredible, and he never gave the Rangers defense a moment's peace. And that goal? Just magnificent."
The victory sets up a crucial midweek clash against Motherwell at Fir Park on Wednesday. With the title race heating up, every point matters. "The Motherwell game becomes absolutely immense for us now," O'Neill added. "It gives us a chance, and that's all you can ask for. We've been fighting for months, and we'll keep going."
For fans looking to celebrate this iconic derby win, now's the perfect time to gear up in your finest Celtic kit. Whether it's a replica jersey to match Maeda's heroics or a classic scarf to wave at the next match, show your support as the Hoops chase glory down the stretch.
