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Celtic fend off Rangers with Kyogo double the difference in Viaplay Cup showdown – 5 talking points

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Kyogo was the difference for Celtic as they fended off a Rangers fightback to retain the Viaplay Cup in a breathless final at Hampden.

The Japanese star put the holders 2-0 up before Alfredo Morelos pulled one back and a 2-1 final score. The thunderous atmosphere lent itself to a nervy start as both sides settled into the occasion.

Daizen Maeda sent a wayward cross behind for a goal-kick in a dangerous position and John Lundstram had a chance at the other end but couldn't force his shot through a sea of green and white.

Rangers found their feet quicker than their rivals and were the better side for the first 20 minutes, seeing more of the ball than Ange Postecoglou's team who were uncharacteristically slack in their passing.

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