Daizen Maeda scores stunning overhead kick for Celtic in Old Firm derby
Japan international Daizen Maeda scored a spectacular overhead kick to net Celtic’s third goal in a thrilling Old Firm derby against Rangers.
The dynamic attacker produced a moment of sheer brilliance to extend his team’s advantage in the fiercely contested Glasgow rivalry.
Receiving a lofted cross inside the penalty area, the former Yokohama F. Marinos star deftly flicked the ball into the air.
He then executed a flawless scissor kick finish that left the opposition goalkeeper completely helpless.
A moment of derby magic
Goals of such supreme technical quality are a rarity in the highly charged and often frantic atmosphere of Scottish football’s marquee fixture.
While the lightning-fast winger is widely celebrated for his relentless pressing, this breathtaking effort highlighted his elite finishing capabilities.
The acrobatic strike served as the perfect highlight for a dominant attacking display from the reigning league champions.