World media reacts as Celtic 'top dogs' bring the ammo against Rangers but not everyone is impressed

Did the Viaplay Cup final live up to its billing? There's an argument that these games never do such is the hype beforehand.

For Celtic, it's one for the ages because they triumphed at Hampden. Those moments are the national stadium are always ones to treasure. For Rangers, they'll try and forget but it's not easy when you're on the wrong end of a result against your city rivals. For neutrals, that won't be as difficult. Entertainment was at a premium and there wasn't even the fall back of a bit of VAR or refereeing controversy to stoke the fires.

Kyogo loves this occasion though. After a double against Hibs to turn the game around last year, the Japanese forward was at it again, this time firing Ange Postecoglou's team into a two-goal lead before Alfredo Morelos pulled one back in an attempt to make things interesting for the final 20 minutes or so.

Whether he managed it or not is up for debate, but Record Sport has had a look at how media from around the globe rated our first cup final of the season.

“Kyogo Furuhashi fired Celtic to Scottish League Cup final glory as the Japanese striker's double delivered a 2-1 win against Rangers at Hampden Park.Ange Postecoglou's Hoops completed a successful trophy defence and remain firmly in the hunt for a domestic treble.

“Top of the league by nine points from nearest challengers Rangers, this result for Celtic denied their Old Firm rivals a chance to turn the tables and scoop silverware. Rangers were seeking their first trophy in this competition since 2010-11, but on a pitch that looked better suited to battle than football, it was the men in green and white hoops that had the better attacking ammunition."

No nonsense form the Aussies, but the SFA have a problem when an