St Johnstone vs Celtic: Maeda's Strike Seals Early Lead in Intense Premiership Clash
The ongoing Scottish Premiership match between St Johnstone and Celtic has been packed with action, with Celtic taking an early lead at McDiarmid Park. Daizen Maeda’s goal in the 26th minute showcased Celtic's dominance, as they have largely controlled the flow of the game since the start. Maeda's strike came after Celtic had been knocking on the door consistently, with Kyogo Furuhashi and Nicolas Kuhn making significant attempts to breach St Johnstone's defense.
Celtic, led by Brendan Rodgers, entered the match with an impressive record, winning all of their fixtures this season. Their dominant form showed right from the beginning as they kept St Johnstone pinned back, controlling over 80% of the possession. Kyogo’s movement was a constant threat, but the St Johnstone defense, led by Ross Sinclair in goal, managed to hold off some close chances, including a well-placed cross from Alistair Johnston early in the match.
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St Johnstone, on the other hand, have been struggling to find rhythm. Interim manager Andy Kirk has his work cut out as his team sits in the lower end of the Premiership table. Despite some decent spells where they pushed Celtic back and even won a few set pieces, they have mostly been forced into defensive positions. A muted penalty appeal when the ball struck Celtic defender Alistair Johnston’s hand was waved away, and St Johnstone’s offensive efforts have been limited.
The noise from the Celtic supporters at McDiarmid Park has been overwhelming, with the home fans barely audible amidst the visitors' cheers. The hosts are clearly feeling the pressure from a relentless Celtic side that looks intent on maintaining their perfect start to the season. Rodgers' team has not only been lethal in attack but solid in defense, with St Johnstone managing only a single shot on target so far.
As the match continues, Celtic will aim to build on their lead, while St Johnstone will need to dig deep if they are to turn things around. A surprise result could be crucial for their season, but Celtic’s current form suggests that the visitors may continue their impressive winning streak.
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