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Japanese national striker Daizen Maeda was sent off shockingly.
Celtic, where Maeda plays, won 1-0 in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) phase of the 2024-2025 season against Young Boys at Celtic Park in Glesgo, Scotland, at 5 a.m. on the 23rd (Korea time). Celtic become 18th and have increased their chances of reaching the round of 16 play-offs.
Maeda, who started, was energizing his Celtic attack with his unique speed. Celtic took the lead with Luis Benito's own goal in the 41st minute of the second half. It was a lucky score. Adam Aida's shot was blocked by the goalkeeper and hit Benito's foot into the net.
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It was important for Celtic to hang on now for the rest of the time. But then something incredible happened after Celtic scored. Maeda kicked Kamara during the contest against Mohammed Ali Kamara. Maeda fell as Kamara competed strongly to intercept Maeda's ball, and Maeda seems to have kicked her feet out of spite. It didn't even seem like an act of trying to take away the ball. The initial decision was a warning, but VAR readings went ahead, and Maeda was naturally sent off directly.
Maeda has been sent off only once since his debut with Japan's Matsumoto Yamaga in the 2016 season. Surprisingly, he also suffered his first career exit at UCL. Maeda, who joined Celtic in the 2021-2022 season, was sent off in the 28th minute of the first half against Atletico Madrid last season, becoming the main cause of his team's shock 0-6 catastrophe.
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Even then, Maeda's actions were a tackle that completely lacked the spirit of partnership. He extended his foot toward the ankle of an Atletico player who was kicking the ball, and was sent off after VAR review after a serious foul was recognized. For the second season in a row, Maeda committed a foul that put Celtic in danger. Fortunately, there was little time left, and the rest of the Celtic players' concentration was excellent, so the team won.
Maeda is also an active player in the Japanese national team since 2019.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
