Celtic player ratings as Kyogo runs Rangers ragged while stealthy Hatate proves Hampden dominance

Celtic prevailed 2-1 win over Rangers in the Viaplay Cup final to keep one of the three major domestic trophies in the Parkhead trophy cabinet

The Hoops went into the tie with a nine point lead over their title rivals in the Scottish Premiership and they didn't disappoint. their buoyant fans in Mount Florida. Jota and Kyogo threatened early on as Ange Postecoglou's side looked to get the first trophy of a potential treble against their bitter rivals, and the Japan star took advantage of poor Rangers defending on the stroke of half-time to send the green half of the ground wild.

Michael Beale's men came close to scoring twice in the first half as Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston thwarted them, but Celtic showed more cutting edge at the end of the first 45 through Kyogo's tap-in. He then doubled the scoring before the hour after a carbon copy move to send the Hoops into dreamland, sealing the win.

Alfredo Morelos pulled one back just after the hour and Rangers did look to level up the game - but that never materialised. The win gives Postecoglou his third trophy in Celtic colours, and with the Premiership needing a major turn of the tide to take it away from the city's east-end, a treble is on the cards after another fine day at Hampden. Record Sport takes a look at how each player fared at Hampden.

JOE HART: Hoops No.1 got a hand to Morelos goal but couldn’t keep it out. That was all that was required of the ex-England international, although his ropey kicking did cause nerves to jangle on a couple of occasions. 6

ALISTAIR JOHNSTON: The Canadian is a no-frills full-back but that doesn’t mean he’s not a solid, effective option down the right for Ange Postecoglou’s side. Copped a caution in stoppage-time after