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Furuhashi secures League Cup win for Celtic
Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates with the Viaplay Sports Cup trophy after winning the Viaplay Sports Cup Final at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Sunday February 26, 2023.

By Ronnie Esplin

A KYOGO FURUHASHI double won the Scottish League Cup for Celtic in a pulsating 2-1 win over Rangers at Hampden Park yesterday.

A minute before the end of a breathless first half, the predatory Japan striker tapped in from close range before netting a similar effort in the 56th minute to put Ange Postecoglou’s side in command.

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