Kyogo Furuhashi’s early goal came in his first start since December after a hamstring injuryCeltic will go into the final Old Firm game of the season six points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership after a nervy win at Ross County.The league leaders dominated in Dingwall but only had Kyogo Furuhashi’s early goal – his first since December – to show for it until Jota’s late second clinched a precious victory.The triumph was enough to restore Celtic’s advantage at the summit with just four games remaining, starting with what could be a decisive derby at Celtic Park next Sunday.Malky Mackay’s obdurate County, meanwhile, stay fifth in their pursuit of a first ever European qualification after what was just their second defeat in seven games.Reaction & as it happenedIt really could and should have been more for Celtic, but County also had chances of their own and did well to keep their visitors within touching distance.And when Kyogo’s 12th-minute header arrowed into the net following a fantastic delivery from Jota, few would have predicted it would be the only goal of the day.Celtic’s talisman had another two chances in the first half and could have headed in at half-time with the match ball. His combination play with Jota – who terrorised County throughout – lead to a volley that looped up and off the crossbar.Kyogo was then quickest to react when Ross Laidlaw spilled a long-range effort from Matt O’Riley, but somehow the County goalkeeper was able to stick a… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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Ross County 0-2 Celtic: Leaders six clear in Scottish Premiership after nervy win
