Daizen Maeda headed Celtic into the lead inside the first minute at Fir Park this afternoon with the Japan international forward getting his 16th goal of the season after a superb delivery from Anthony Ralston…
🎙️ “Talk about textbook from Daizen Maeda!”
Celtic take an EARLY lead against Motherwell ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/RBawFWBulJ
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 2, 2025
Ahead of kick-off returning Celtic hero Jota received a tremendous welcome back from the travelling Celtic Park as the Superstar from Portugal was left in no doubt that the fans are thrilled to see him back at the club.
🇵🇹 Jota receives a warm welcome back from the Celtic fans pic.twitter.com/2H2HTcBZgm
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 2, 2025
After 24 minutes, despite continual Celtic possession Luke Armstrong fired Motherwell level with John Beaton on VAR seeing little wrong with a push in Cameron Carter-Vickers’ back.
But within a few minutes Daizen Maeda crossed for Adam Idah to score to put Celtic back in front.
🎙️ “Centre-forward’s finish”
🍀 Adam Idah restores Celtic’s lead from close range pic.twitter.com/IE3gEOa2yC
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 2, 2025
The score is currently Motherwell 1 Celtic 2. At Ibrox theRangers are 2-0 up to Ross County.
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