How did he manage that?
At the match or watching on television fans were amazed by the speed and skill of Reo Hatate for Celtic’s third goal against Motherwell in the League Cup.
As Liel Abada cut the ball back from the touchline there was barely an inch of space as Hatate muscled aside Ricki Lambie, sold Liam Kelly as he rolled the ball from his right foot to his left then tapped it into the net.
That’s a piece of MAGIC from Reo Hatate! ?
Brilliant quick feet to put @CelticFC 3-0 up and in complete control ? pic.twitter.com/G59ySTlCZZ
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) October 19, 2022
It took a couple of replays from Premier Sports to realise just what the midfielder had achieved, his team-mates instantly mobbed him to match the roar from behind the goal of the away support. It was a Lubo-like moment.
That goal capped an outstanding performance from Hatate, an ever present in the Celtic side over the six matches since the international break.
Resting the midfielder might break his momentum, Hearts on Saturday brings back memories of where he scored his first Celtic goal with 25 yard drives coming as naturally as fancy footwork on the six yard box.
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