Celtic has moved to the top of the Scottish Premier League for the first time this season after destroying bitter rivals Rangers 3-0 on Thursday morning (AEDT).
Trailing their Glasgow rivals by two points heading into the clash at Parkhead, Ange Postecoglou’s side came out firing, scoring three first-half goals to send the home crowd in raptures.
Reo Hatate, a January acquisition from J-League club Kawasaki Frontale, netted a brace before turning provider, setting up Liel Abada who added a third just before half-time.
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The home side dug in after half-time to secure the all-important three points and give Postecoglou his first win over Rangers in a Glasgow Derby.
It snapped Celtic’s six-match winless run against their arch-rivals and moved the Bhoys one-point clear at the summit of the Scottish Premiership with a 10-goal better goal difference.
With 14 games remaining, the title race in Scotland is set to go down to the wire.
Incredible first half from Celtic. It’s not over yet though… huge second half Celtic need the same intensity 🍀
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) February 2, 2022
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— Scott Mcdonald (@ScottyMcD83) February 2, 2022
⚽️⚽️⚽️ GOAL! Celtic Park is SHAKING as @CelticFC makes it 3-0 just before half-time! Can @RangersFC turn it around in the second-half?
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⚽️⚽️⚽️ GOAL! Celtic Park is SHAKING as @CelticFC makes it 3-0 just before half-time! Can @RangersFC turn it around in the second-half?
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_AUS) February 2, 2022
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⚽️ GOAL!! ⚽️ He's done it again! Reo Hatate scores again for his new club and it's GAME ON in the title race! @CelticFC leads @RangersFC 1️⃣-0️⃣
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