Gers Fans Express Anger After Boppers Draw while Team Coach Encounters Blockade
Discontent boiled over among the Gers supporters following the team's disappointing draw against Falkirk, culminating in an event in which the team bus got prevented from moving by angry followers.
Stoppage-Time Action Sees The Hoops Grab Win Over The Steelmen
Daizen Maeda headed an stoppage-time decisive goal to secure the home side the Bhoys a 3-2 victory against the visitors, delivering new manager Jens Berthel Askou his first loss at the helm.
The Motherwell previously been ahead thanks to a Australian striker brace, however Benjamin Nygren leveled the scores before Maeda's decisive diving header clinched a dramatic turnaround for their hosts.
The stoppage-time winner stopped their title holders from an international break trailing by 5 points.
The Steelmen's First-Half Control Reversed
The Nigerian forward had broken the with a goal via the penalty during the twenty-eighth minute, but Stamatelopoulos swiftly flipped match on its head with a pair of finishes around half-time.
- His opener came via a powerful diving header.
- He later added another second via the penalty spot following a review by the VAR system.
These efforts put Motherwell on track for a first win at Celtic Park for a decade.
Expensive Error Results in Leveler
However, the team's commitment to building out from the defence – previously strength aspect in their performances – turned costly when shot-stopper Calum Ward gave the straight to the opponent just 8 metres from goal.
This gift let Nygren to tap home an leveling goal, paving way stage for dramatic finale.
Replacement Winger Delivers Instant Impact
The recent signing then produced a maiden key moment with Celtic only 3 moments during stoppage time, delivering over the driven ball which Maeda converted with a close-range header.
The crucial strike ended Motherwell's 14-match unbeaten run, which represented their their longest Premiership sequence after the club lifted the nineteen fifty-two Scottish Cup trophy.
Aberdeen Hammer Dundee for First Premiership Win
Elsewhere, The Swedish winger netted twice as the Pittodrie side recorded their long-awaited first Premiership triumph in this season, routing opponents the Dee four-nil.
- The attacker opened scoring scoring via spot-kick 12-yard mark.
- Adil Aouchiche plus Emmanuel Gyamfi added additional goals before half-time.
- Karlsson then completed the double right after the mark and confirm the victory.
This result brings Jimmy Thelin's side back within striking range of those sides above the Dons on the table.
