At the opening round of the Scotland League, Celtic, which features four Japanese players, defeated St. Mirren 1-0 at home and launched a win. FW Maeda Daizen (27), who played the full game, assisted midfielder MacCowan's final goal in the 42nd minute of the second half.
Midfielder Hatade Reo (27) played until the 33rd minute of the second half. FW Yamada Arata (25), who joined from J1 Kawasaki Frontale, was not on the role, and defender Inamura Junsho (23), who joined from J1 Albirex Niigata, was off the bench.
Celtic's ball retention rate is 76%. Although he pushed in overwhelmingly, the goal was far away, and in the 42nd minute of the second half, Maeda received a pass on the left in the penalty area. He searched for the shooting course and took it inside and made his final pass. McCowan, a substitute who was free, swung his left foot, and the shot hit the opponent and sucked into the right corner of the goal. Maeda quickly picked up the ball.
Celtic Park attracted 58,814 people. Coach Rogers said, “Of course I wanted more goals,” but also recalled, “We played great football. We had a great victory.” “I was able to continue to fight tenaciously. I'm happy with the first match of the season.” He will win the 56th time, surpassing his archrival Rangers. Despite suffering, the season began with a win.
