Frustration erupted within Rangers supporters after their squad's disappointing draw with Falkirk, culminating in an incident where their club bus was blockaded from angry followers.
The Japanese forward headed an stoppage-time winner as secure the home side Celtic a three-two victory against the visitors, handing recently appointed boss the Danish coach their maiden defeat at the helm.
The Motherwell had been ahead through a Australian striker double, however Benjamin Nygren equalised prior to the winger's decisive diving header clinched the turnaround by their Glasgow side.
This late goal stopped the title holders from an international break behind by 5 points.
Kelechi Iheanacho had opened the scoring from a penalty during that 28th minute, but the Australian quickly turned match around by scoring two goals either side of half-time.
Those goals put the Lanarkshire side on course towards a maiden win at Celtic Park for over a ten years.
However, Motherwell's commitment to building from their own defence – a strength aspect of their performances – turned costly when shot-stopper Calum Ward passed possession ball to Benjamin Nygren just eight metres out goal.
This gift let the attacker to tap in an leveling goal, paving way stage for tense finish.
The recent signing then produced a first key contribution with Celtic only three minutes during added time, sending across the driven ball which Maeda converted with his diving header.
This crucial strike halted the opposition's impressive undefeated streak, a run represented been their best top-flight form since the club won their 1952 Scottish Cup trophy.
In another match, The Swedish winger netted a brace while Aberdeen secured a long-awaited initial league triumph in this season, thrashing visitors Dundee four-nil.
This performance brings Jimmy Thelin's team back into striking distance to those sides ahead of them in league table.
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