Gers Supporters Voice Fury After Boppers Draw as Team Coach Encounters Protest
Discontent erupted within Rangers supporters after the team's frustrating draw with Falkirk, culminating in a event in which the team bus was prevented from moving by angry supporters.
Stoppage-Time Action Sees Celtic Snatch Victory Over Motherwell
The Japanese forward nodded in an stoppage-time winner to earn the home side Celtic their three-two victory against Motherwell, delivering recently appointed manager Jens Berthel Askou his first loss in charge.
The Motherwell previously led thanks to a Apostolos Stamatelopoulos double, however the Swedish attacker leveled the scores before the winger's decisive close-range finish sealed the turnaround by their hosts.
The late goal prevented the title holders going into the fixture break trailing by 5 points.
Motherwell's Early Dominance Reversed
The Nigerian forward initially opened the scoring from the penalty during that 28th minute, but the Australian swiftly turned the around by scoring a pair of goals around half-time.
- His opener arrived via an powerful close-range header.
- Stamatelopoulos later added another second from the 12-yard mark after a intervention from the VAR technology.
Those efforts put the Lanarkshire side on course for their maiden win in Celtic Park for over a decade.
Costly Error Results in Leveler
Nonetheless, Motherwell's commitment towards building from the back – previously strength aspect of their performances – proved costly as shot-stopper Calum Ward gave possession straight towards the opponent just 8 yards out the net.
This gift let Nygren to easily tap home an leveling goal, paving the for a tense finish.
Replacement Winger Delivers Instant Impact
Michel-Ange Balikwisha then produced a maiden key contribution for Celtic only three minutes into added time, sending across a low cross that Maeda converted via a close-range header.
The crucial goal ended Motherwell's 14-match unbeaten run, which represented their longest longest top-flight sequence since the club lifted the 1952 domestic cup final.
Aberdeen Thrash Dundee to claim Maiden League Victory
In another match, Jesper Karlsson netted a brace while the Pittodrie side recorded a much-needed first Premiership triumph of the campaign, routing visitors the Dee 4-0.
- Karlsson opened the with a penalty via the 12-yard mark.
- The French midfielder and Emmanuel Gyamfi added further goals prior to half-time.
- Karlsson later completed his double right after the mark and confirm the victory.
This performance moves Jimmy Thelin's team closer into touching range to the sides ahead of them on the table.
