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Europe Wrap: Yang, Maeda steal Premiership spotlight

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May 12, 2026

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Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic’s Yang Hyun-jun and Japan’s Daizen Maeda, who struck a stunning bicycle kick, gave Celtic the win in an Old Firm derby as the Scottish Premiership looks set to go down the wire.

There was also cheer for Australia’s Jackson Irvine, who claimed his first assist in 23 Bundesliga appearances this season, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

Scotland: Maeda, Yang win it for Celtic

Japan forward Daizen Maeda struck in the 53rd and 57th minutes following Korea Republic striker Yang Hyun-jun’s opener in the 23rd minute as Celtic beat Rangers 3-1 in an Old Firm derby. Maeda’s teammate and fellow international Reo Hatate came on in the 76th minute. .....



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