Furuhashi Kyogo scores brace as Celtic punish error-prone Rangers in Old Firm derby win that all but seals Premiership

Celtic all but sealed a second consecutive Scottish Premiership title with a spectacular 3-2 Old Firm derby win over Rangers. With a nine-point gap between the two sides at kick-off, anything but a Rangers victory was essentially a knockout blow to their title hopes. Ad After just six minutes Japanese striker Kyogo Furuhashi had the ball in the net but his attempt was ruled out for a clear offside.

Premier LeaguePoch return, Nagelsmann or Enrique? Next Spurs manager runners and riders26/03/2023 AT 22:46 15 minutes later it was Rangers' turn to have their celebrations cut short as Alfredo Morelos' close-range finish was ruled out for a foul on Alastair Johnson. Although initially awarded, VAR intervened to overrule the goal. This was a tighter decision and commentator Ally McCoist labelled it «embarrassing».

The first goal to actually stand came shortly afterwards as Kyogo found space in the Rangers box to spin and lace home a lovely finish after good work from Greg Taylor and Matt O'Reilly. Rangers came close to an immediate response through Malik Tillman but Celtic were pouring forward and looking for a decisive second goal. The visitors weathered the storm and, right on the stroke of half-time, got their equaliser.

Inevitably it was James Tavernier with an unstoppable free-kick. The Rangers captain got his 99th goal for the club, lasering his shot into the underside of the bar and into the net. A defensive miscue gave Morelos a dangerous chance early in the second half, but Joe Hart was on his toes and tipped it around the post.