Maeda's Double Fires Celtic to Commanding Win Over Hearts
What a performance from Celtic as they effortlessly cruised past Hearts with a dominant 3-0 victory at Celtic Park! Daizen Maeda was the star of the show, netting twice and proving yet again why he's one of the most in-form players in Scottish football right now. With this win, Celtic extend their lead at the top of the table, moving 16 points clear as they edge closer to another Premiership title.
Hearts came into this fixture with confidence, having lost just twice in their last 14 matches. They started well, pressing high and even forcing Celtic's backup goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo into an early save. For the first 15 minutes, it looked like they could pose a real challenge. However, Celtic quickly shifted gears and dismantled the visitors with clinical efficiency.
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The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when captain Callum McGregor played an inch-perfect through ball to Maeda, who made no mistake in slotting it past Craig Gordon. The second goal followed just seven minutes later, courtesy of a well-timed assist from Nicolas Kuhn. Maeda’s header struck the post, and Jota was on hand to fire home the rebound. Hearts struggled to recover, and before halftime, Maeda struck again. Another swift counter-attack saw Kuhn once more provide the assist, setting up Maeda for a simple tap-in.
By the break, the game was all but decided. Hearts attempted to regroup and adjust their tactics in the second half, but Celtic’s control over the game never wavered. The tempo dropped slightly, but the Hoops never looked in danger, seeing out the match with composure and authority.
Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for his side, particularly Maeda, whose remarkable form now sees him at 30 goals for the season. Talks of a contract extension for the Japanese international are already in motion, and given his impact, it’s easy to see why. His relentless pressing, pace, and finishing ability make him an irreplaceable asset for Celtic.
As for Hearts, this defeat keeps them in sixth place with crucial matches ahead against Dundee United and Motherwell. Their fight for a top-half finish continues, and while they showed glimpses of promise, they were ultimately outclassed by a Celtic side that looks unstoppable.
With just a few games left in the season, it seems inevitable that Celtic will be lifting the trophy once again. If Maeda continues at this rate, he could go down as one of the club’s most prolific forwards in recent years. For now, the Hoops march on, while Hearts will need to regroup quickly to secure their top-six ambitions.
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