Maeda double propels Celtic into second | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Celtic beat Falkirk 3-1 at Celtic Park. Daizen Maeda put the Bhoys ahead in the 30th minute with a right-footed strike from outside the box. Kieran Tierney made it two (44.), but substitute Kyrell Wilson gave The Bairns hope with a tidy finish (70.). The Hoops registered seven shots on target from 14 attempts and held 55% possession, reflecting control across the game. They rise from third to second in the Championship phase and the Hoops visit Hibernian next, while The Bairns host Motherwell.

Player of the Match: Daizen Maeda shaped the contest with two goals from five attempts and an assist, adding three tackles to set the pressing tone.

Stat of the Match: Benjamin Nygren created three key passes and delivered three accurate crosses, a steady supply line from the right.

Three Things We Learned: Arne Engels' midfield bite mattered, with five tackles and eight possessions won driving second-ball supremacy. The Bairns' bench offered punch, as substitute Kyrell Wilson scored and hit two shots on target to spark their fightback. The Hoops' edge in duels, winning 56% overall and 59% in the air, helped them manage the late pressure.