Son hit the woodwork for a second time when cutting across Konat and curling a low shot against the base of Alissons left-hand post from 20 yards out. Have something to tell us about this article? Don Robertson was drafted in as the match referee after Willie Collum injured himself in the warm-up and took his place as fourth official, before being replaced by John Beaton. 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. After failling to impress manager Bruno Lage, Jota was used esporadically and found limited first-team minutes, scoring only two goals in the 201920 Taa da Liga against Sporting da Covilh on 3 December and Vitria de Setbal on 21 December. That comes with a fairly significant disclaimer about Celtics domestic dominance, but it is nonetheless an impressive return. 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The Hoops knew a second goal would settle any nerves and they did continue to try and test the Rangers goal, with Carl Starfelt going close with a couple of corners after Maeda had a shot deflected on the 78th minute from inside the box. 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Diogo Jos Teixeira da Silva (born 4 December 1996), known as Diogo Jota, [note 1] is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Premier League club Liverpool and the Portugal national team . FSG released a statement late last year that they would welcome new investment and supporters hoped that would mean a full sale. @AlisonGConroy. [12] He scored his first league goal on 3 October, a late winner in a 21 away win to Aberdeen. But these guys (at the back) have been tremendous. "We miss the next one with Diogo," Jrgen Klopp said post-match. Injuries have plagued Rangers' season and Malik Tillman was forced off before half-time to be replaced by veteran midfielder Scott Arfield. Spurs came from behind to almost steal a draw on Merseyside before Diogo Jota netted late on to claim all three points. Just when it seemed Liverpool had quelled the threat and regained control, Spurs struck again. The Hoops attacker was switched on - like team-mate Daizen Maeda - glasgowlive.co.uk - Alan Galindo 5h The South Korea international put his previous misfortune behind him to beat Alisson with a composed finish into the bottom corner. Spurs came from behind to almost steal a draw on Merseyside before Diogo Jota netted late. I think sometimes people only look at the guys who are on the scoresheet, said Jota. Their version of Youll Never Walk Alone is, like ours, world-famous. 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. The 22-year-old - who spent last season on loan in La Liga with Real Valladolid - becomes manager . [17], A hamstring injury in early December forced him out of the club's League Cup victory against Hibernian. "But if you get an opportunity and don't take it and then make an error, you fall short against a good team. View our online Press Pack. Liverpool manager Jrgen Klopp equaled a record against Tottenham, while Trent Alexander-Arnold achieved a feat that has eluded some Premier League greats. . 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. Wherever you are in the world in the US, the UK or further afield you don't want to miss out. A defensive disaster allowed Celtic to take the lead just before the break. Still, Rangers couldnt sleep on the Celtic attack and Kyogo almost made it 2-0 on 57 minutes, but his first-time shot from 20 yards out was just tipped behind by McGregor. Robertson has revealed on many occasions that he grew up a Celtic fan and that he'd still love to one day pull on the jersey. It took the champions of Europe the best part of an hour to undo the Celtic Park resistance, and the hosts created chances for themselves too. We shot ourselves in the foot again.. However, following an unusually busy summer of transfer activity at Parkhead, the talented winger could prove to be somewhat of a coup for Celtic. Celtic have released unique angle footage of Jota's Hampden winner against Rangers. A banner flying over Merseyside also referred to the Major League Baseball and National Hockey League teams FSG own. It was two from Liverpools next, piercing attack. Romero released Son with a beautifully weighted pass over the home defence. Harry Kane, Heung-Min Son and the former Everton forward Richarlison, with his first league goal for the club, appeared to have conjured a stunning reprieve only for a dreadful error by Lucas Moura to invite Liverpool off the floor. Celtic transfer news: Benfica winger Filipe Jota joins on season-long [31], Jota earned 73 caps and scored 26 goals for Portugal across all youth levels, starting with a 21 win for the under-15 team against Switzerland in Campo Maior on 10 June 2014. Three minutes before the break, Celtic had earned a crucial advantage. You can talk about mistakes but we instigate mistakes because the boys never switch off, Postecoglou said. 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. Neville says Tottenham now need to appoint a progressive coach who is a "glass half full" character. And now I dont want to go as a 34 or 35-year-old old guy that my uncles start hating on me because I cant move any more! Liverpool scored a stoppage-time winner to beatTottenham 4-3 in a dramatic match at Anfield on Sunday. ", While another added: "A caption that needs no explanation.". The winger is on loan at Celtic Park from the Portuguese giants, and the Hoops are keen The wild celebrations had only just subsided when Moura turned a long clearance from the Liverpool keeper into the path of Jota, and now it was the home crowds turn to erupt. It has happened in a lot of big games. Portugal finished as runners-up, after losing in the final 10 to Germany. At the heart of the admirably positive performance was Jota. 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. At 3-0 to Liverpool, he let loose at the visitors. The timing was comical. The fact that the young forward is keeping pace with the likes of Dembl is impressive and maybe it should be enough to convince Anfield officials to skip a step in the standard transfer pathway. For Rangers, this was their last opportunity to gain some success so we knew it was going to require all facets of our game and I thought we did that. Rangers 0-1 Celtic: Jota header sends Bhoys to Scottish Cup final Klopp has now settled on a midfield three which includes the 22-year-old. Here are the four things Liverpool.com spotted as the game unfolded. 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In the current club Celtic played 2 seasons, during this time he played 76 matches and scored 26 goals . A short time after the Hampden drama, the other Jota - Liverpool star Diogo - was firing a dramatic added time . Jota was the match-winner for the Hoops , heading home from inside the six-yard box just three minutes before half-time, with Ange Postecoglou's side now set to play Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the first weekend of June as the . He used his post-match media duties to talk of the biggest rebuild this club has seen in a number of years in the next transfer window. Jota might have got the headlines for scoring the only goal of the game, but he was sure to give a special mention to the man at the back, as he told ViaPlay (30/04/23 at 3:35 pm). 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Club career [ edit] Benfica [ edit] [14][15][16] On 25 November, Jota scored in a 32 away defeat at Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League. Celtic transfer news: Deal agreed for Jota to arrive on loan - HITC 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. 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. Diogo Jota - Liverpool FC Bayern Munnich is emerging as a major transfer rival for Liverpool. Jota joined Liverpool from fellow Premier League side Wolves last summer and made a stunning impact. CELTIC fans have been loving Scotland skipper Andy Robertson's latest social media post - and reckon it's a subtle bit of celebrating the Hoops' Hampden win over Rangers on Sunday. Kent lasted 45 ineffectual minutes here. [19] After several games without a goal or an assist, on 9 April he assisted Celtic's third goal in a 70 win over St Johnstone. The Rangers backline appeared blissfully unaware of Jotas position. But only just. As it prepares for life after Jrgen Klopp, Liverpool may be taking note of Xabi Alonso's work at Bayer Leverkusen, but a key hurdle has been overlooked. The fan posted a picture of them both on Twitter and captioned it with: Down at Anfield for the game tonight. The lyrics are: When you score you make the Celtic sing Jota on the wing, Jota Jota on the wing Every time you're on the ball we know There's gonna be a goal our superstar from Portugal Of course, a more familiar song from the Celtic Park stands rang out when Jota got on the pitch against Hibernian last night. Liverpools defending also left much to be desired but their quality in attack carried them onwards and upwards into fifth, leapfrogging Spurs in the process. The pain, however, belonged entirely to Spurs. Rangers switched off as Matt O'Riley went to ground, Daizen Maeda pounced and his perfectly-weighted cross was headed into the net by Jota. But Spurs fans will feel rightly aggrieved that Jota should not have actually been on the pitch. Look closely, Liverpool's thrashing of Leeds was a night that belonged . But how will their scores st. CELTIC star Jota was spotted at Anfield to take in Liverpool's Champions League match against Benfica. However, we have undoubtedly beaten them to the punch here. Celtic identify Solbakken as alternative in case Jota leaves. There will be a time for that.. They can be resilient as well as playing football.. Half-chances came and went for either side, but it was Allan McGregor who was the first to be tested on 27 minutes when Alistair Johnston let rip from 20 yards, his shot stinging the keepers hands. Rangers had chances to level in the . Sign up to receive the best LFC opinion direct to your inbox. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [9], On 1 September 2021, Jota joined Scottish Premiership club Celtic on loan for the 202122 season, with an option to buy for 7.5 million. He scored in extra time as the team beat Italy 53 in the quarter-finals at the Stoice Stadium. ", Another said: "You speaking about the other Jota? Goal-scorer Diogo Jota has chipped in with 12 goals and 2 assists in 26 games for the Reds this season [Transfermarkt]. Our newsletter subscribers get a rundown Monday to Friday from one of the best Liverpool FC writers straight to your inbox, and completely for free. "Look at the work-rate of our front players. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Jota's first-half header gave Celtic a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rangers at Hampden Park to set up a Scottish Cup final date with Inverness which could see them clinch the domestic treble. Michael Beale has used a softly, softly public approach towards the players he inherited when appointed as manager in late November. [30] He scored his first UEFA Champions League goal on 5 October in a 31 group stage loss to RB Leipzig. Son struck a post after latching on to Diers long ball although was flagged offside. Ex-Tottenham Hotspur player and pundit Jamie O'Hara was left fuming after Liverpool attacker Diogo Jota wasn't shown a red card for his high boot on Spurs' Oliver Skipp. Most of the takeover talk in recent weeks has been surrounding Manchester United. It would continue to be a tight and tense closing stage to the match but as the full-time whistle blew it was Celtic who deservedly booked their place in the Scottish Cup final, with a date in the diary for June 3rd against Inverness. But we havent done it yet. This is surely only a matter of time. I thought in the second half we took the game to Celtic, we had big moments that we haven't executed. [37], In March 2021, Jota took part in the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Hungary and Slovenia. Liverpool, of course, have a history of great terrace chants. Tottenham boss Ryan Mason demands 'explanation' from Premier - Express The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the. Not a lot of movement has happened in recent months but a plane was sent over Anfield on Sunday reminding John Henry that it isn't just Liverpool fans who are unhappy. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. But Jota is entering the prime age when FSG tend to move for promising attackers. 'Special' Liverpool heir to Gini Wijnaldum becomes clear and Jrgen Klopp may have upgraded. Report as Celtic beat Rangers 1-0 to reach the Scottish Cup final; Jota headed Celtic ahead just before half-time; Alfredo Morelos shot was cleared off the line and James Tavernier hit the post . Kane was unmarked to his left but Kulusevski opted to shoot under pressure and was foiled by the legs of Alisson. Elite Liverpool trio has given Jrgen Klopp a Darwin Nez headache and a $106m dilemma. All fine and well for the Portuguese striker. The winger is on loan at Celtic Park from the Portuguese giants, and the Hoops are keen to keep him in Glasgow permanently. Known only by Jota, Joo Pedro Neves Filipe is not a true namesake. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The defining goal summed up Rangers problems. It had been 372 days and 32 . Posting a picture of himself and the match-winner Jota celebrating, Robbo captioned the post: "Jota Sundays.". We always felt we could carry a threat. 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Klopp will likely sign at least a couple of midfielders this summer. Daz marked his first start since injuring a knee at Arsenal on October 9th with an emphatic volley past Fraser Forster at the near post while leaping to connect. [27] On 6 August, he provided a hat-trick of assists for the first time in his career as Celtic beat Ross County 31 away from home. He went with the under-17 team to the 2016 UEFA European Championship in Azerbaijan, scoring in the penalty shootout win over neighbours Spain in the final. Bear in mind that the statistic in which Jota leads the Champions League, along with Dembl, relates to laying on opportunities for others, not carving them out for himself. The Spurs substitute played a woeful back-pass straight to Diogo Jota seconds after Richarlisons equaliser and theLiverpoolstriker shattered the visitors with a clinical finish past Fraser Forster. Report as Celtic beat Rangers 1-0 to reach the Scottish Cup final; Jota headed Celtic ahead just before half-time; Alfredo Morelos' shot was cleared off the line and James Tavernier hit the post; the Hoops will face Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the final at Hampden Park on June 3, Digital Sports Journalist We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Jota proved himself to be a very important player for Celtic last season and was one of the key reasons behind their unexpected double win in Ange Postecoglou's first season in charge of the club. Play for free, entries by 3pm. In short, he is a major all-round attacking menace. On his 300th appearance for Liverpool, the Egypt international moved to joint fifth on the clubs all-time league goalscorers list alongside Harry Chambers with 135. Whatever the case may be, the new Jota song by Celtic supporters has caused a stir online. With Rangers' hopes of retaining the Scottish Cup fading, Tavernier saw his shot crash off the post before Sakala fired the rebound into the side-netting. Before the match, a Celtic fan who was also down to take in the game bumped into one of his Hoops heroes on the streets near the stadium. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Celtic did themselves justice against Real Madrid. The tweet appears top have whipped some Celtic fans into a frenzy however and many are now convinced it means he will return to Benfica. [34][35] He also finished joint top scorer in the tournament with 5 goals,[36] and was named in the Team of the Tournament. Its only 2-0. That chant was soon rendered obsolete when Romero lunged into a ridiculous challenge on Gakpo just inside the area to concede the most blatant of penalties. Mohamed Salah scored the final goal, but Diogo Jota's brace and Trent Alexander-Arnold's assist laid the groundwork for a vital Premier League win. A second 'transition' of sorts has been triggered. 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. Celtic booked their place in the 2023 Scottish Cup final after a tense 1-0 victory over Rangers at Hampden Park. 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 . The World Cup-winning defender still had the temerity to complain. Liverpool supporters jealous of fantastic new song for Celtic star Jota Jrgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold just made history for Liverpool as Steven Gerrard beaten. Not only has he tied Barcelonas Dembl in the first two matchweeks of the Champions League for the most shot-creating actions (seven, per Scouted Football ), he has done so while playing for a relative minnow. Some of the more brazen takes suggest the Reds just lift the tune wholesale. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. We made an error, again, in a moment and conceded. This time on the right wing, Maeda pounced on a loose ball as the Rangers team completely fell asleep, nicking in ahead of Borna Barisic. [22] He finished the season with 13 goals and 14 assists, as the club's top assist provider for the season; 10 of those assists were in the league, the second-highest total, helping Celtic win their 10th Scottish Premiership title in 11 years. Professional Celtic supporter. That's according to Portuguese newspaper Record, who claim that. So, in the meantime, the new chant has been a huge hit on Twitter, and is inspiring jealous glances from England. Liverpool star Jota breaks Tottenham hearts as referee costs Spurs 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. Spurs did not give up and pulled one back through Harry Kane. Many questioned who the Greek-born Australian was, after producing a lot of his work in the J1 League. Referee Paul Tierney only gave a yellow card and VAR chose not to intervene. Liverpool sign Wolves' Jota for 41m - BBC Sport So, in effect, its a Championship side that stands in the way of the Bhoys winning the ultimate the treble. Within 30 seconds of kick-off, Nicolas Raskin saw a shot deflected narrowly wide of Joe Harts goal. With Ange Postecoglou's team only three points from . Virgil van Dijk prevented Son Heung-min converting a Kane pass when hacking clear in front of his goalline after the striker had cut inside Ibrahima Konat and fired low past Alisson. For other inquiries Contact Us. ", "Portugal recupera dois golos e empata com Sucia", "Quina becomes European champion for a second time! We have given ourselves a chance to have a special season, Postecoglou said. View our online Press Pack. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. 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. [3][4] He won the 201718 Campeonato Nacional de Juniores and helped the team reach the final of the 201617 UEFA Youth League. [8] On his debut on 22 November he came on as a 77th-minute substiutute for scar Plano and scored the final goal of a 31 win at Granada, but he added no more goals in 17 games for the rest of the season, which saw the team relegated. "In big games you can't have that much of the play and make a mistake and get away with it. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. Third bids have been made for the Old Trafford club as the Glazers look to sell after increased pressure from supporters. Jota plays the position Forward, is years old and cm tall, weights kg. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). If Diogo stays down it is not good. With the Hoops just three points from retaining the title, Rangers are all but guaranteed to end the season without a trophy. But Diogo Jota capitalised on a big error from Lucas Moura to score late on as Express Sport looks at four things we learned from the match. Liverpool, of course, have a history of great terrace chants.