There remained the echoes of Daizen Maeda penalty win at Hampden, which will go down Celtic fans’ history as an unforgettable moment. The League Cup final scheduled for the year 2024 will remain one of the most memorable matches between both Celtic and Rangers and perhaps the two greatest football clubs within the city of Glasgow since Celtic was able to win on penalties.
The Celtic players rejoiced in the win they earned while Rangers legend Barry Ferguson had to wonder how close he came to joining them. Seated in the Rangers end, Ferguson experienced the game’s highs and the lows; he went through the bipolar of feelings.
“Yes it was a tough watch,” said Ferguson in an interview with Go Radio. I had biflage of feeling – high and luhg nad like a yo-yo. There were no fantastic football match but there were great tackles at least. The occasion was dealt well by both sets of players and having six goals in cup final is always good. However, as would be expected, it was a painful way to bring an end to it.”
This was the sentiment voiced by Ferguson whose player’s managerial error was compounded by missed chances throughout the season. On the other hand, the celebrations were relatively quiet at Celtic where Daizen Maeda was the only player on target scoring the winning penalty while it was a brilliant way to end a great season for him.
Fitting to Maeda’s persona, he was humble and on the receiving end of the victory as seen on his Instagram page. “Special thanks goes to the fans,” he said and hoisted the League Cup trophy. Trading at USD 1.30, Maeda seems to be a rising star on the SPon whose performance over the last one year can only be described as spectacular.
When the final whistle is blown to end the 2024 League Cup final one thing is clear: this match will be one for the historians. Finally, the confrontation between Celtic and Rangers never ceases; the next episode of this war is expected.