Celtic Inch Closer to Scottish Premiership Title
Celtic Dominate Old Firm Match
Goals from Bernardo and Furuhashi Secure 2-1 Victory
Celtic are on the cusp of claiming another Scottish Premiership title after emerging victorious in a thrilling "Old Firm" derby against rivals Rangers on Sunday, April 30. The 2-1 win at Celtic Park saw the Hoops move eight points clear of their nearest challengers with just four games remaining in the season.
Celtic took the lead in the first half through a stunning strike from Portuguese winger Paulo Bernardo. Kyogo Furuhashi doubled the advantage after the break, his fourth goal in his last three league starts against Rangers. Rangers showed resilience, scoring twice to equalize through Ryan Kent and James Tavernier, but Celtic ultimately secured the victory thanks to Furuhashi's decisive goal.
Rangers' Fightback Falls Short
Rangers fought valiantly to earn a point in the Old Firm derby, but their efforts ultimately proved futile. The Light Blues came from behind twice to level the scores, but Celtic's determination and quality proved too much to overcome.
Despite the defeat, Rangers remain in contention for a top-three finish and a place in European competition next season. They will need to bounce back quickly and focus on their remaining fixtures, including a crucial home match against Motherwell on Wednesday, May 3.
Celtic Close to Sealing Title
Celtic's victory over Rangers has put them in a commanding position to secure a third consecutive Scottish Premiership title. With just four games left to play, the Hoops need only four points to mathematically clinch the championship.
The Bhoys will be aiming to seal the title as soon as possible and will be eager to maintain their momentum in their upcoming fixtures against Hearts, Aberdeen, and Hibernian. A victory in any of these matches would confirm Celtic's status as champions of Scotland for the 53rd time.
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