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Matt O’Riley’s Goal Celebration Explained

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The reasoning behind Matt O’Riley’s goal celebration for Celtic’s third goal has been revealed, with the Danish midfielder paying homage to one of his teaMMAtes who missed the Game due to injury.

With O’Riley giving Celtic the lead in extra time, the Dane paid tribute to Daizen Maeda, who missed the Game through injury.

Maeda is currently sidelined due to a hamstring injury he sustained, causing him to miss last weekend’s 3-0 win over St. Mirren.

Brendan Rodgers previously expressed uncertainty about whether the Japanese international would return to play again before the end of the season.

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Soccer Football – Scottish Premiership – Rangers v Celtic – Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain – April 7, 2024 Celtic’s Daizen Maeda celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

O’Riley’s gesture adds another touch of class from the hoops midfielder, showcasing not just the close relationship between players but also the empathy they share for each other when missing Games through injury.

Maeda’s absence would indeed be felt if he doesn’t return this season.

However, for O’Riley to gesture to Maeda in the crowd during his celebration is an incredible moment for all Celtic supporters to witness.

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