Maeda double turns Old Firm as Celtic move within one point of Hearts | OneFootball

Celtic beat Rangers 3-1 at Celtic Park, with Daizen Maeda striking twice after the break to move the hosts within one point of leaders Hearts.

Mikey Moore put Rangers ahead in the ninth minute, finishing from close range after Youssef Chermiti's effort broke his way.

The Bhoys levelled through Yang Hyun-Jun (23.), who swept in after Arne Engels was released by Luke McCowan and cut the ball across the box.

After the restart, Kieran Tierney raided down the left to tee up Maeda for a guided finish (53.). Moments later, Sebastian Tounekti's cross deflected to Maeda, who beat Jack Butland with a spectacular overhead kick (57.).

Rangers pushed late, with Nasser Djiga's header held by Viljami Sinisalo (80.).

Bojan Miovski went closest for the visitors in the third minute of second half stoppage time, heading against the crossbar.

The Hoops registered nine attempts, four on target, as their left flank carried the threat. Rangers produced nine attempts and forced seven corners.

Next, the Hoops visit Motherwell in the Premiership. Rangers host Hibernian, having slipped to a third straight league defeat.