Kyogo Furuhashis Stunning First Half Volley Clinched A 2 1 Victory For Celtic Against Rangers As The Hoops Extended Their Lead Atop The Scottish Premiership To Eight Points

Celtic deepen Rangers misery to secure derby triumph

Kyogo Furuhashi's stunning first-half volley clinched a 2-1 victory for Celtic against Rangers as the Hoops extended their lead atop the Scottish Premiership to eight points.

In a pulsating clash at Parkhead, Celtic started brightly and took the lead through Aaron Mooy in the seventh minute. The Australian midfielder found the net with a low drive after Kyogo's initial effort had been blocked.

Rangers responded well and pulled level through Antonio Colak 15 minutes later. The Croatian striker bundled home from close range after Calvin Bassey's effort had come back off the post.

Celtic were not to be denied, though, and they regained the lead shortly before half-time. Kyogo found himself in space inside the Rangers box and lashed a stunning volley past Allan McGregor.

The second half was a more even contest, but Celtic held on to secure a vital victory that sees them move eight points clear of their Old Firm rivals with just four games remaining.

The win also extends Celtic's unbeaten run against Rangers to five matches in all competitions. They will now be confident of securing their first league title since 2019.

Conclusion

Celtic's victory over Rangers was a major blow to the Ibrox side's title hopes. The Hoops now have a significant lead at the top of the table and will be confident of securing their first league title since 2019. Rangers, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly if they are to have any chance of catching their rivals.