Gers Supporters Express Anger Following Boppers Tie as Squad Coach Faces Blockade
Discontent erupted among the Gers fans following their squad's disappointing draw with the Bairns, leading to a incident in which the club bus got prevented from moving by disgruntled followers.
Late Drama Delivers The Hoops Snatch Win Over The Steelmen
The Japanese forward headed an injury-time decisive goal as secure the home side the Bhoys their 3-2 triumph against the visitors, delivering recently appointed manager the Danish coach his maiden defeat at the helm.
The Motherwell had been ahead through a Apostolos Stamatelopoulos brace, however Benjamin Nygren leveled the scores before Maeda's match-winning diving header clinched the turnaround for the hosts.
This stoppage-time goal prevented the title holders going into an international pause behind by 5 points.
Motherwell's Early Control Overturned
Kelechi Iheanacho initially opened deadlock scoring via a penalty in that 28th minute, but Stamatelopoulos quickly turned match around by scoring two goals either side of half-time.
- The first came via a powerful close-range header.
- Stamatelopoulos then added a second from spot-kick 12-yard mark after a intervention by video VAR technology.
These efforts had the Lanarkshire side on course towards a maiden victory at their stadium for over a ten years.
Expensive Error Leads to Leveler
Nonetheless, Motherwell's commitment to playing out from their own defence – previously positive aspect in early-season performances – turned detrimental as shot-stopper the keeper passed possession straight towards the opponent just 8 metres from goal.
This error allowed the attacker to easily tap home the equaliser, paving the stage a dramatic finish.
Replacement Winger Delivers Instant Contribution
Michel-Ange Balikwisha subsequently delivered his maiden key contribution with Celtic only 3 minutes during added time, sending over a driven ball that Maeda finished with his close-range header.
The crucial strike ended Motherwell's 14-match unbeaten streak, a run had their longest best Premiership form after the club lifted their 1952 domestic cup trophy.
The Dons Thrash Dundee to claim First Premiership Victory
In another match, The Swedish winger netted a brace while Aberdeen recorded their much-needed first league win of the season, routing visitors Dundee four-nil.
- The attacker started the scoring from spot-kick 12-yard mark.
- The French midfielder plus the Ghanaian forward scored additional efforts before the break.
- He later added his brace just past the mark to seal the win.
The result moves the manager's side closer into touching distance of those sides above the Dons in the table.
