Kyogo Furuhashi scored a double as Celtic have been made to work for an eventual 4-1 victory at Ross County to maneuver 18 factors clear within the Scottish Premiership.
The Hoops dominated from kick-off as they regarded to increase their profitable run in 2025 to 3 video games after their Outdated Agency upset, and Kyogo fired in from Alistair Johnston’s sensible move to ship them on their means.
Nonetheless, Jordan White pulled County stage from the penalty spot after the break following a prolonged VAR verify on Johnston’s foul on new signing Kieran Phillips.
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Kyogo Furuhashi’s instinctive end opened the scoring for Celtic towards Ross County
After Kyogo’s highly effective header put Celtic again in entrance, they have been then awarded a spot-kick in stoppage time for James Brown’s problem on Reo Hatate with Arne Engels changing on the second try.
Luke McCowan knocked a fourth into the online after managing three touches within the field to ship the Hoops additional out of attain of Rangers, who play on Sunday. Ross County stay tenth.
Kyogo’s versatility key for Celtic
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Kyogo’s cute header put Celtic forward for the second time
Brendan Rodgers shifted Kyogo extensive after Daizen Maeda joined James Forrest and Nicolas Kuhn on the injured record and Luis Palma was given compassionate go away.
Visiting goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel regarded like he had layered up for the -5C temperatures however he confronted two pictures inside the primary two minutes as Celtic twice gave the ball away on the frosty pitch. Neither have been on the right track.
Adam Idah stabbed a shot into the side-netting as Celtic settled down and the Irishman then arrange Johnston to drive the primary save with a flick in direction of purpose.
Celtic had a penalty declare rejected by Matthew MacDermid when Hatate received in entrance of Elijah Campbell and was knocked off stability after the pair collided.
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Jordan White’s medical penalty drew Ross County stage
Kyogo handed up a very good likelihood when he stabbed the ball straight at Jordan Amissah from shut vary however he opened the scoring within the fortieth minute when he steered house Johnston’s inch-perfect cross after a slick transfer.
Amissah made a double cease from Idah and Kyogo following left-back Alex Valle’s cross earlier than house boss Don Cowie made a double change at half-time, bringing on the right track males Phillips and White.
Hyun-Jun Yang pressured a save early within the half however County’s substitution paid off when White netted after Johnston had pushed Phillips within the goalmouth.
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Check out Celtic’s third purpose which included VAR controversy, a retaken penalty and a bullish celebration from Arne Engels!
Rodgers introduced on 21-year-old striker Johnny Kenny for a debut following the Irishman’s prolific mortgage spell with Shamrock Rovers however he shot straight at Amissah from 10 yards together with his first likelihood.
Celtic received again in entrance when Engels crossed from the left and Kyogo headed into the highest nook regardless of Amissah getting his arms to the hassle.
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Luke McCowan scores Celtic’s fourth purpose on the demise
Engels then netted from a retaken penalty after Brown was ultimately penalised for a problem on Yang following a VAR evaluation. Amissah saved the primary effort however was adjudged to have moved off his line after one other VAR intervention.
McCowan accomplished the scoring when he slotted house eight minutes into stoppage time after producing some good talent.
Johnny Kenny made his Celtic debut in Dingwall
Rodgers praises ‘implausible mentality’
Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers chatting with Sky Sports activities:
“You possibly can see the gamers, how they saved going.
“In video games like immediately you have to discover a approach to win. Actually, actually chilly day, pitch very bobbly, very bumpy and also you simply must have that mentality to get by way of the sport.
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Brendan Rodgers praised his aspect’s mentality
“The gamers confirmed a implausible mentality and ended up actually good winners in the long run.
“A number of gamers out which have been actually inventive gamers for us, however we nonetheless find yourself with 4 targets and play them effectively on a very, actually tough day.
“I assumed all spherical he [Kyogo] tailored to that place actually, very well.”
‘We put our our bodies on the road’
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Ross County supervisor Dan Cowie praised his gamers for placing their ‘our bodies on the road’
Ross County boss Don Cowie on Sky Sports activities:
“I really feel for the boys when it comes to the scoreline.
“Disillusioned that we conceded two targets in stoppage time as a result of I’ve seen a gaggle of gamers placing their our bodies on the road to stop Celtic from scoring.
“I assumed huge Jordan [Amissah] was glorious in web, so I do not suppose he fairly deserved to concede the 4 targets however it’s what it’s and we settle for that and we transfer on.”
Kyogo ‘sensational’
Sky Sports activities’ pundits take a look at Kyogo’s impression in Dingwall:
Chris Sutton:
“He is such an clever footballer and in occasions in video games when he performs as an out-and-out centre ahead he does not get sufficient touches however he is so clear and so conscious.
“His motion is sensational.”
Kris Boyd:
“His motion is horrifying, it might terrify you in case you have been a defender.
“While you’ve received balls like that coming in you are at all times going to get probabilities however his motion is unbelievable.”
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