Kyogo Furuhashi Shines with Two Goals as Celtic Defeats Ross County 4-1
Celtic secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Ross County, with Kyogo Furuhashi netting two goals to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 18 points. The Hoops aimed for a third consecutive win following their recent Old Firm triumph and showcased their dominance right from the first whistle.
Furuhashi opened the scoring with a brilliant finish after receiving an exquisite pass from Alistair Johnston. However, Ross County fought back as Jordan White converted a penalty after a lengthy VAR review deemed Johnston’s foul on new signing Kieran Phillips a penalty-worthy offense.
Celtic regained their lead thanks to Furuhashi’s powerful header. Late in the match, a penalty was awarded to Celtic following a challenge on Reo Hatate, which Arne Engels converted after his initial attempt was saved. Luke McCowan capped off the victory, slotting home a fourth goal in stoppage time, further distancing Celtic from their rivals Rangers, who are set to play on Sunday. Ross County currently sits in 10th place in the league.
Kyogo’s versatility proved crucial for Celtic as manager Brendan Rodgers adjusted his formation due to several player injuries, pushing Kyogo into a wider position. Despite the freezing conditions, Celtic quickly found their rhythm, with Furuhashi initially missing a close-range opportunity before scoring his first of the match.
After halftime adjustments by Ross County’s coach Don Cowie brought fresh attacking options, the hosts briefly equalized. However, the overwhelming pressure from Celtic led to a series of goals that highlighted their offensive prowess and kept their championship bid firmly on track.
In the coming weeks, Celtic will aim to solidify their place at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they continue their pursuit of silverware.
