Daizen Maeda Scores on Celtic Debut! | Celtic 2-0 Hibernian | cinch Premiership

A goal from Daizen Maeda and Man of the Match performance from Reo Hatate as Celtic won 2-0.

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[tokada]

The J-League was only 3 years old when I was born, and before that professional football was basically non-existent in Japan. Today I was really happy to see many players from Japan making instant impact for one of the most popular and historical club in the world. Because it showed how far we have come.

[keltoi]

Hatate is a baller man. His 50 odd yard, laser accurate pass to Forrest in the second half was beautiful. Maeda took his chance well, is absolutely rapid, even more so than Kyogo and Ideguchi was very tidy too when he came on.

[FroggyTheNinja]

Hatate looks like he is gonna be a tremendous player for us

[rustyrench]

Really nice to see a underrepresented country in football get the attention they deserve 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[pnw_britz]

I'm glad to see the debut of Japanese new players let alone Daizen's first
goal in Celtic! I can't wait to see all of them play together one day and of course Kyogo as well:)
Please take care of them well! haha

[kishanm]

Maybe I’m speaking too soon, but there’s a special aura about this Celtic team, with a new style of play and a new approach in the transfer market, maybe this team can progress in Europe under Ange in the coming seasons. Also, well played to Hibs, deserved a goal, Maloney’s another “former player” who’s doing well as a manager

[reetpateet]

I’m a Villa fan, but even I can see the difference in Celtic! Really looking good, and the title race is certainly going to be interesting. Close run finish methinks!👍

[CarlJenkinson]

Ffs the Japanese boys looked great. That Reo guy instantly owned the midfield on his debut. Looked like he has played in SPL for years.

[UcupLovesFootball]

Wow, , Celtic really good place for east asian players, , Shunsuke Nakamura, Ki Sung Yueng, and now the Japanese Quartet:)

[KH-ofrb]

Maeda was the top scorer in the J-League. He is a monster and I am sure he will succeed.

[timjim]

Japanese players always seem to quiet good technically on the ball look at Honda, nakamurra, kagawa and they look after themselves like Miura is 54 still playing I had to google but inamoto played for Fulham and West Brom he’s 42 and still playing one thing they lack is the physicality but Teo Hatatae look like an absolute tank.

[zachariaslevi]

what a finish🔥🔥 Japanese yakuza are amazing!!!!

[Darzo_Xx]

Brilliant debuts from the new boys, they look humble and bring a breath of fresh air to the team. Good to see so many Japanese people in the comments showing support too! 🍀💚🇯🇵

[kaiserkaiser]

Daizen, that result got us [Greatest, Wonderful Celtic Fans, and then, of course Our Japanese people] excited!
In a way, this is his first time gift for Celtic fans.
Here you are!!
(^O^)／

[clarkbloomkvist]

I'am glad to see the japanese bhoys are fast, tecnical's and very talented. Celtic choose weel! Hugs from Brasil 🇧🇷❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[rustyroof]

Hatate is a very utility player. It will be useful when an injured person appears. He can play anywhere except the goalkeeper

[sCenermOnz]

fc from thailand i love marinos i love daizen

[stephenjackson]

As a Japanese I am so
happy to see so many of
our countrymen playing
for such a prestigious
club.

[hhondo]

セルティックサポの秀逸コメ。
『地球上の71%は水で覆われている。
残りの29%は旗手がカバーしている。』

[makosuenaga]

as a japanese, Thank Celtic!! the pass from player18 was good. daizen has to thank player18 .
anyway they are all not starting members of Japan for WC
what is coach of Japan thinking about ?
by the way I love abada & jota💛