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Celtic player ratings vs Motherwell – Daizen Maeda tireless as Sebastian Tounekti completely anonymous

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However, Celtic found a response yet again as Daizen Maeda arrowed home via the inside of the post to level the game with his team’s first shot on target in the 41st minute, before Benjamin Nygren netted a stunner just before the hour mark.Liam Gordon levelled for the hosts in the 85th minute, before Celtic were awarded a penalty in the 97th minute, which was coolly converted by Kelechi Iheanacho. Celtic’s win over Motherwell has meant that victory over Hearts on Saturday will be enough to seal the title, and with that in mind, Football Insider rates the performances of every single Celtic player. ⚽ Celtic Matchday ⚽ >Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture.



VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Daizen Maeda stepped up when it matteredMaeda has faced his fair share of criticism so far this season, but he has come into his own in recent weeks as the title fight has begun to reach its crucial stages. The Japan international made it seven goals in his last five games when he found the net at Fir Park, but his performance was about so much more than just his finishing.

O’Neill has never lost faith in the 28-year-old of late, even when he hasn’t scored, and he stepped up when it mattered for his team. 🎙️ "They needed that!"Daizen Maeda with a "devastating" finish to draw Celtic level at Fir Park! Sebastian Tounekti anonymous for CelticSebastian Tounekti has endured an up-and-down campaign for Celtic in his debut season in Scotland, but he was given the nod by O’Neill to start the game on Wednesday night.