A defensive disaster allowed Celtic to take the lead just before the break. [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. 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. 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. Up in the directors box Spurs chairman Daniel Levy could barely look at his teams latest shambolic collapse. Celtic then began to control the game with the Rangers defence forced to clear some dangerous balls into the box, but their first attempts on goal did not come until the 27th minute with Allan McGregor beating away shots by Alistair Johnston and Jota. He used Harry Redknapp and Mauricio Pochettino as reference points for Levy. One opportunity in particular will surely have piqued interest at Liverpool. Just when it seemed Liverpool had quelled the threat and regained control, Spurs struck again. Jota joined Liverpool from fellow Premier League side Wolves last summer and made a stunning impact. [21] On 1 May, he scored his first goal in the Old Firm derby, a 11 draw against Rangers at Celtic Park. But this was a night that belonged to Jota, who ended his year-long drought in style. Sunday's strike against Spurs may have been his first of the campaign. Masons side could easily have clawed back the deficit early in the second half too. "When I look at Celtic and when I was growing up, I was thinking I wanted to give them my best years. "The game has been very harsh on us. [29] On 14 September, Jota was named player of the match in Celtic's 11 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in the 202223 UEFA Champions League. In an Old Firm clash noticeably free from controversy, those in green and white celebrated once again. Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League pile as things heated up further at the foot of the table and it is time to hand out our WATCH: Xavi Hernandez earns laughs for response to Copa del Rey final question. Known only by Jota, Joo Pedro Neves Filipe is not a true namesake. The galling thing for Rangers is that a Celtic performance no better than moderate in level was sufficient to beat them. The signing of Joao Pedro Neves Felipe, or 'Jota' as he is commonly referred to, on a season-long loan deal from Portuguese giants Benfica flew under the radar a bit. However, following an unusually busy summer of transfer activity at Parkhead, the talented winger could prove to be somewhat of a coup for Celtic. We always felt we could carry a threat. [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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. A first half Jota header was enough to give the Parkhead outfit a 1-0 win and see them through to the Scottish Cup final and edge closer to a domestic treble. 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Jota has been on the books at Benfica since 2007, when he was eight years old. Fine margins will generally decide big matches and I think we've made an error again in a moment and conceded a goal. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. It's the #SuperBowl weekend! Jrgen Klopp discusses John Henry meeting as Bayern Munich ready for Liverpool transfer battle. That comes with a fairly significant disclaimer about Celtics domestic dominance, but it is nonetheless an impressive return. Liverpool's Diogo Jota scored a dramatic winner of his own on Sunday Credit: EPA. Celtic were linked with Benfica forward Jota on Friday, and it now seems that they have secured a deal to bring him to Glasgow. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Most of the takeover talk in recent weeks has been surrounding Manchester United. Lisbon-born Jota arrived at Celtic Park on the final day of the transfer window in 2021, joining the Bhoys on a season-long loan deal with Celtic having an option to buy. 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. We had our moments, like in previous games against Celtic, but we've fallen short.". The pain, however, belonged entirely to Spurs. When you watch them and see a packed Celtic Park, as a fan you always have that dream. Joo Pedro Neves Filipe (born 29 March 1999), known as Jota (Portuguese pronunciation:[t]), is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Scottish Premiership side Celtic. In all likelihood, if Jota is to find his way to Liverpool, it will be via an intermediate club. Michael Beale has used a softly, softly public approach towards the players he inherited when appointed as manager in late November. Major details emerge about Jota's contract with Celtic. After 15 minutes at Anfield Tottenham were reliving a nightmare. Salah had missed his previous two penalties, against Bournemouth and Arsenal, but made no mistake this time, swiping the spot-kick down the middle of Forsters goal. By the 93rd they had found redemption and had no need to reimburse fans ticket costs for a second Sunday in succession. Robertson is chasing a top four spot with Liverpool who are currently fifth, seven points behind Manchester United. Small acorns and all that. Subs: Arfield (7), Sakala (6), Matondo (4), Yilmaz (4), Hagi (4) But whatever you want to call him, it is clear that the other Jota could be a player to keep an eye on. Celtics trajectory has been completely in the opposite direction to their demoralised old foes. But Spurs fans will feel rightly aggrieved that Jota should not have actually been on the pitch. Here are the four things Liverpool.com spotted as the game unfolded. Subs: Ralston (6), Mooy (6), Iwata (6), Haksabanovic (6), Oh (5). "We played our football when we needed to, we defended really strong when we needed to which was underpinned by the unbelievable work ethic this group has. [14][15][16] On 25 November, Jota scored in a 32 away defeat at Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League. 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. Liverpool scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Tottenham 4-3 in a dramatic match at Anfield on Sunday. Jota started his career with Paos de Ferreira, before signing for La Liga club Atltico Madrid in 2016. The South Korea international put his previous misfortune behind him to beat Alisson with a composed finish into the bottom corner. Referee Paul Tierney only gave a yellow card and VAR chose not to intervene. 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. He also appeared to pull a hamstring in the process. 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 |. 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. Cody Gakpo was far too intelligent with his movement and vision for anyone in white to handle and central to all three early goals. A first-half header from Jota was enough to settle a tense Old Firm encounter at Hampden, sending Celtic into a Scottish Cup final against Inverness Caley Thistle. The 22-year-old - who spent last season on loan in La Liga with Real Valladolid - becomes manager . 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. Neville: Spurs can't afford to let Kane leave this summer, Ref Watch: 'Klopp case closed but Jota got lucky! 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. 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. Hopefully, our Jota will be around at Celtic long enough for a songbook. Celtic booked their place in the 2023 Scottish Cup final after a tense 1-0 victory over Rangers at Hampden Park. Celtic boss Ange will be champing at the bit after vulnerable rivals show their flaws, {{^disable_secondary_title}}{{#secondary_title}}{{secondary_title}}{{/secondary_title}}{{^secondary_title}}{{title.raw}}{{/secondary_title}}{{/disable_secondary_title}}{{#disable_secondary_title}}{{ title.raw }}{{/disable_secondary_title}}, 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. A brainless defensive start was under way. [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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). That's according to Portuguese newspaper Record, who claim that. 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. And at just 23, the one currently plying his trade north of the border could yet turn into an interesting proposition for Liverpool. Its a useful trait to have, not least in the kind of systems which Jrgen Klopp and Postecoglou respectively employ. But Jota is entering the prime age when FSG tend to move for promising attackers. as he told ViaPlay (30/04/23 at 3:35 pm). Son delivered the deep free-kick that brought the equaliser, Richarlison stealing in behind Darwin Nez to send a glancing header down and over Alisson. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Celtic never really promised to add to their lead an Allan McGregor low save from Kyogo Furuhashi and a shot from the Japanese forward that flashed over aside but a defence brilliantly marshalled by Cameron Carter-Vickers also looked perfectly capable of holding firm. "Would prefer to have him on the pitch, though. Would prefer to have him on the pitch, though. Supercomputer predicts Liverpool's Champions League chances after win against Tottenham. It was an exciting match with the Portuguese outfit trailing 3-1 on aggregate at kick-off. 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. In recent years, "Allez Allez Allez" has been an Anfield favourite. CELTIC star Jota was spotted at Anfield to take in Liverpool's Champions League match against Benfica. You can talk about mistakes but we instigate mistakes because the boys never switch off, Postecoglou said. Related Articles. Play for free, entries by 3pm. All fine and well for the Portuguese striker. So, in the meantime, the new chant has been a huge hit on Twitter, and is inspiring jealous glances from England. In truth, the Portuguese left-winger has been at the heart of everything Celtic have done this season. How many goals has Jota scored this season? 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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 would then go and . 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. 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. After Morelos was substituted in the closing stages, Rangers played without an orthodox centreforward. Diogo Jota celebrates his winner for Liverpool against Tottenham. Celtic have a player recently chased by Premier League big-hitters and Bayern Munich Only two years ago, Jota's (relatively) low release clause at Benfica set antennae twitching across Europe. 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. There are plenty of mitigating factors. 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. This group of players have an unbelievable work ethic, Postecoglou said. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. With the Hoops just three points from retaining the title, Rangers are all but guaranteed to end the season without a trophy. Celtic had to continue to put their bodies on the line as Rangers continued to fire balls into the box, with Hart a dominant figure coming out to punch and clear and showcase his experience. 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. ", While another added: "A caption that needs no explanation.". He's yet to score a senior goal for them in 27 appearances before going on loan, first to Real Vallodolid and then to Celtic. How Trent Alexander-Arnold could evolve into Liverpool's midfield influencer. 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. 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 . A great emotion Jota the matchwinner as Celtic overcome Rangers, Former Celtic Assistant praises Paradise atmosphere but makes European progress admission, Video: Celtic TV capture Post Match Celebrations as Anges team head for a Treble, Liverpool star makes cheeky Celtic comment after Sundays matches, On This Day: Celtic play Liverpool in first game after Hillsborough Disaster, PL Awards: More Haaland history, dangerous celebrations and April Fools. ", Another punter commented: "Im going to be absolutely gutted if he doesnt sign for Celtic. Klopp has now settled on a midfield three which includes the 22-year-old. Media Digest: Jrgen Klopp has shed a little more light on recent John Henry talks. The Rangers captain then sent a header bouncing just over the bar from Borna Barisic's cross, Hart pushed Matondo's effort to safety and Carter-Vickers cleared Ridvan Yilmaz's effort as the holders continued to press for a crucial goal. Kane was unmarked to his left but Kulusevski opted to shoot under pressure and was foiled by the legs of Alisson. Celtic have signed Benfica winger Filipe Jota on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy. But his hair is inferior, and he doesnt have a song in his honour to the tune of Dragostea din Tei by O-Zone. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. 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. However, we have undoubtedly beaten them to the punch here. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. ". Son struck a post after latching on to Diers long ball although was flagged offside. Diogo Jota saved Liverpool from embarrassment on Sunday afternoon as the Reds forward scored a last-minute winner to earn his side all three points despite being 3-0 ahead in the Jota is the hero as Celtic advance to the Scottish Cup final. [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. While his Champions League endeavours are yet to translate to goal involvements, he has four goals and four assists in just six league matches so far this season. [25][26] Jota started the 202223 season by closing Celtic's 20 home win against Aberdeen. He made 46 appearances for the B team, scoring nine goals, while he was on the fringes of the first team. "He felt real pain in that moment but I have no idea how bad it is. It isnt coincidence. Perhaps all he needed was to feel that confidence from his manager in order to fulfil his potential. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Neville says Tottenham now need to appoint a progressive coach who is a "glass half full" character. 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 . Monday, 1st May 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. If Diogo stays down it is not good. Reds fans are not happy with their American owners and feel they have not backed Klopp as much as he needed in the transfer market. 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! Postecoglou confirmed Carter-Vickers will not play again until the next campaign as a long-standing knee injury will receive proper attention.
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