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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

Watch as Celtic star Maeda scores stunning backheel goal against Norwich

Watch as Celtic star Maeda scores stunning backheel goal against Norwich

DAIZEN MAEDA opened the scoring for Celtic in the final pre-season fixture against Norwich City with a stunning backheel effort.

The Japanese striker found the net with a clever improvised finish to beat Tim Krul and break the deadlock at Parkhead.

Jota picked up the ball on the right flank before firing in a low cross where Maeda met the ball on the spin to flick into the net.

But Norwich City were furious as players appealed for an offside in the build-up to the brilliant opener.

Matt O'Riley had taken a shot but it deflected out to Jota who did appear to be standing in an offside position.

However, Jota played to the whistle to tee up Maeda who found an opener with the bit of skill in front of goal.

Celtic are playing Norwich in their final pre-season match of the summer having already beaten SC Wiener Viktoria and Banik Ostrava.

Ange Postecoglou's side also drew with Blackburn Rovers, Legia Warsaw and Rapid Wien.

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