Celtic moved twelve points clear with a Glasgow Derby victory over Rangers on Saturday. Ange Postecoglou’s side were far from their fluid best but still managed to overcome the visitors from Ibrox in a pulsating encounter at Paradise.
Kyogo Furuhashi scored a brace and Jota scored what proved to be the winner as James Tavernier netted twice for the visitors.
The Japanese striker thought he had scored with a brilliant touch and finish from an Alistair Johnston cross only for it to be ruled offside. Although, he had his goal after a great move from Matt O’Riley before cutting it back for Kyogo, who took a touch and smashed it beyond Allan McGregor.
On the stroke of half time, Tavernier struck with an impressive free-kick. It sent the teams into the half time break on level terms but there is always a belief that this team will come out and find a way to win.
Joe Hart made a save to stop Alfredo Morelos from giving Rangers the lead. Kyogo made it 2-1 after Jota’s cross was deflected by Ben Davies, who then headered it off of the Portuguese winger letting the ball fall fortuitously for Kyogo, who made it five consecutive goals against Rangers.
It was 3-1 soon after with Jota chasing down a loose passback from John Souttar, beating McGregor in a sprint and netting the ball at an acute angle.
Rangers pulled one back through Tavernier, who crept into the back post unmarked to make it 3-2.
Despite a couple of chances at either end, Celtic were deserved winners.
