Rangers were boosted by the return of defender Connor Goldson and winger Ryan Kent was back after injury, while Reo Hatate and Jota were included in Celtic's starting XI. Hart had to make a similar save three minutes later from Scott Arfield, but it was Kyogo again who went close from distance on the 63rd minute as he arrowed a shot just the wrong side of the post from 25 yards out. Born in Lisbon, Jota came through Benfica's youth academy. 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Celtic attacker Jota claims "smart" play led to his winning goal against Rangers which set up a Scottish Cup final meeting with . He claims the likes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte are "confrontational" bosses and that is not what Spurs are aligned with. Tottenham were beaten 4-3 by a last gasp Diogo Jota goal as Liverpool recovered from a dramatic fightback to seal three Premier League points By Benjamin Goddard 19:30, Sun, Apr 30, 2023 |. After a brief delay to clear the smoke from a pyrotechnic display by both sets of fans, Rangers started on the front foot with Nicolas Raskin's 20-yard effort deflected wide inside the opening minute. Both Liverpool and Spurs were unhappy with the officials as Diogo Jota's late goal secured a memorable victory for Jrgen Klopp's side, which took them into fifth. It was end to end at this stage and a minute later Rangers had their best opportunity, with Tavernier shooting from the edge of the box and seeing his shot hit the inside left-post, with the ball bouncing to Sakala who steered a shot into the side netting with Hart still on the ground. Diogo Jota is the subject of a popular Liverpool terrace song, but thankfully it does not follow the formula that prescribes theres only one of him. We shot ourselves in the foot again.. Curtis Jones opened the scoring with a smart finish from close range. They are in the dressing room kicking themselves. It was previously thought that nobody could break up the front three of Mohamed Salah,. So, in effect, its a Championship side that stands in the way of the Bhoys winning the ultimate the treble. Jota then had an almost perfect opportunity to open the scoring on 39 minutes as he was picked out by Daizen Maedas cross from the left, but the ball just slipped under the Portuguese wingers feet when he was in acres of space at the back post. Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). That comes with a fairly significant disclaimer about Celtics domestic dominance, but it is nonetheless an impressive return. A 50/50 split in the crowd meant there was plenty of colour and noise on either side of Hampden Park and as the teams headed out for kick-off, they were greeted with a wall of smoke and passion, with a sea of green and white shirts on show in the Celtic side. Spurs latest interim manager, Ryan Mason, was at least spared the torment and scrutiny that befell Cristian Stellini after the6-1 rout at Newcastle, although it looked ominous when Jrgen Klopps team raced into a three-goal advantage after 15 minutes. "In the second half we made a lot of good running and had chances but we're missing big chances, similar to the cup final here. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page, Shocking moment 'hospitality guest' spits at Celtic fan after Old Firm clash, Flag with Nazi symbol spotted in Rangers end during Celtic derby at Hampden, Rangers fans tip Graeme Souness for major career change after Sky Sports exit, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. READ MORE: Darwin Nez could follow Fabinho path at Liverpool as Erling Haaland comparison makes no sense, READ MORE: Steven Gerrard is building ideal 22.5m Liverpool transfer solution for Naby Keta dilemma. The winger is on loan at Celtic Park from the Portuguese giants, and the Hoops are keen to keep him in Glasgow permanently. [6] Following his Primeira Liga debut in a 40 home win over Chaves on 24 February, he made his European debut on 14 March, as a first choice, in a 30 extra time win over Dinamo Zagreb in the second leg of UEFA Europa League round of 16. In an Old Firm clash noticeably free from controversy, those in green and white celebrated once again. Only a determined block denied him. With the Hoops just three points from retaining the title, Rangers are all but guaranteed to end the season without a trophy. Jota is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at various levels, including the under-17 team that won the 2016 European Championship, the under-19 team that won the 2018 European Championship and the under-21 team that finished as runners-up at the 2021 European Championship. However, we have undoubtedly beaten them to the punch here. Robertson is chasing a top four spot with Liverpool who are currently fifth, seven points behind Manchester United. "In big games you can't have that much of the play and make a mistake and get away with it. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. A special word to Cameron because people dont know how many sacrifices he does to be always playing with us and just be like the strong guy at the back. It isnt coincidence. The 45million ($53.9m) striker was just showing signs of getting back to his best when he dropped to the Anfield turf in agony during the closing stages of the victory over City in mid-October . PGMOL statement 'strongly refutes' Jrgen Klopp claim as Liverpool 'wants' $33m PSG transfer, Media Digest: The PGMOL have released a statement after comments made by Liverpool boss Jrgen Klopp after the 4-3 win over Tottenham, plus a $33m midfielder is reportedly a target this summer, Son Heung-min just deepened Liverpool dilemma as Jrgen Klopp continues experiment vs Spurs. He made his debut for the club's B team on 23 January 2016, replacing Dlcio in the 62nd minute in a 21 home loss to Varzim. Rangers, whose season is now over in all but name, remain a distant second best to their city rivals. Celtic will play Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Cup final after they beat Rangers 1-0 in an Old Firm semi-final at Hampden Park. The 23-year-old signed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions. We want our money back, they sang, before a rendition of How shit must you be? While Jota was not on the scoresheet, he once again played the vast majority of the contest, and very nearly found the back of the net. Jrgen Klopp just did something for first time in three years to hint at surprise Liverpool future; Story Saved. Some of the more brazen takes suggest the Reds just lift the tune wholesale. Until now. Known only by Jota, Joo Pedro Neves Filipe is not a true namesake. [20] In the next matches, Jota scored and assisted twice, earning him the SPFL Player of the Month award for April. But whatever you want to call him, it is clear that 'the other Jota' could be a player to keep an eye on. But whatever you want to call him, it is clear that the other Jota could be a player to keep an eye on. Jota has hailed the powerful display from Cameron Carter-Vickers after Celtic kept their treble dreams alive by beating Rangers 1-0 in the Scottish Cup semi-final on . https://t.co/AqVL8AS52X. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the. The Hoops attacker was switched on - like team-mate Daizen Maeda - glasgowlive.co.uk - Alan Galindo 5h @AlisonGConroy. [10] Ten days later, he made his debut for Celtic in a 30 home win over Ross County, playing the entire game. The Good, Bad and Ugly: Liverpool made hard work of it to see off Tottenham at Anfield, with a late Diogo Jota goal eventually earning Jrgen Klopp a 4-3 win. But, with Beale's side growing more desperate with the clock counting down, Celtic sat deeper and absorbed the pressure to see out the game. Liverpool, of course, have a history of great terrace chants. 0 goals in national team (). It took three minutes for Liverpool to breach Tottenhams alleged defence and the flashbacks to begin. No one was let off the hook as Neville hit out at chairman Daniel Levy, the club's previous managers and the performances of the players. Beales exasperation was perfectly plain. From an ordeal to a revival and back again, Spurs terrible record at Anfield continues. [37], In March 2021, Jota took part in the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Hungary and Slovenia. Celtic booked their place in the 2023 Scottish Cup final after a tense 1-0 victory over Rangers at Hampden Park. Jota has hailed the powerful display from Cameron Carter-Vickers after Celtic kept their treble dreams alive by beating Rangers 1-0 in the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday. Klopp has long been searching for a midfielder who can score goals. He remained calm and slotted across Fraser Forster. "Really proud of the players, they had to earn it as they should in a semi-final. His return to the team has coincided with Liverpool's resurgence. Now, to find more mid-00s one-hit wonders, Read more: Celtic boss Ange will be champing at the bit after vulnerable rivals show their flaws, https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AAUvwng3RIc-bAXurA5yt1Vj63uuVOBD1RQ9n6j_XKhD=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj. Masons side could easily have clawed back the deficit early in the second half too. On 18 October 2018, he made his debut for the first team in a 30 away win over Sertanense in the third round of the Taa de Portugal. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But we havent done it yet. This is surely only a matter of time. Liverpool has been tracking Mason Mount, but with other clubs throwing their hat into the ring, Jrgen Klopp has a decision to make amid his summer rebuild. The Portuguese winger made the most of a defensive error to head Ange Postecoglou's side ahead in the 42nd minute of a tense Old Firm semi-final at Hampden Park. But fast forward to the present and he is already a Celtic legend, who is about to write his name into the clubs history books. Have something to tell us about this article? Nobody means to switch off. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Liverpool scored a memorable stoppage-time winner to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday, but Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'top sides' comments point to a key transfer need. The winger is on loan at Celtic Park from the Portuguese giants, and the Hoops are keen "We miss the next one with Diogo," Jrgen Klopp said post-match. Most of the takeover talk in recent weeks has been surrounding Manchester United. Jota won the ball back on the edge of the Shakhtar box, before darting beyond three challenges and getting a shot away. "I get the narrative, we'll be lucky again, but that's all right, we will just keep winning games of football. Looking to make amends, Rangers came out into the second-half on the front foot and had a big chance inside the opening five minutes when Fashion Sakala poked a shot on goal, but Carter-Vickers was the hero, flinging his body in front of the ball before it could reach the line. "But if you get an opportunity and don't take it and then make an error, you fall short against a good team. But this was a night that belonged to Jota, who ended his year-long drought in style. I thought in the second half we took the game to Celtic, we had big moments that we haven't executed. The Spurs' substitute played a woeful back-pass straight to Diogo Jota seconds after Richarlison's equaliser and the Liverpool striker shattered the visitors with a clinical finish past Fraser . I have written about music, politics and all sorts for a number of publications, and I genuinely thought Koki Mizuno was going to make it. This is an era of Celtic dominance; success in that Scottish Cup final early next month will take the clubs recent trophy count to 17 from a possible 21. Jrgen Klopp is now blessed with a plethora of options up front but the Liverpool boss still has one major dilemma facing him after a mixed campaign from one forward. Klopp will likely sign at least a couple of midfielders this summer.
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