Magnificent Maeda makes it seven in a row
Daizen Maeda scored for Celtic in their 3-1 victory over Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final. This achievement marks his ninth goal in seven games, making him the first Celtic player since 1997 to score in seven consecutive matches. The record for consecutive goals is held by Henrik Larsson, who scored in eight straight games for the club.
- ▪Daizen Maeda scored the opening goal in the Scottish Cup final.
- ▪He has now scored nine goals in his last seven games.
- ▪Maeda is the first Celtic player to score in seven consecutive games since Jorge Cadete in 1997.
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