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Celtic Dominates Hearts with Furuhashi's Brilliance: A Step Closer to Victory

Celtic - Hearts - Kyogo Furuhashi - Scottish Premiership

Kyogo Furuhashi's double leads Celtic to a 3-0 win over Hearts, increasing their lead in the title race against Rangers. Rodgers' unchanged XI shows strength.

In a thrilling match that had Celtic fans on the edge of their seats, Kyogo Furuhashi shone brightly with a spectacular double, propelling Celtic to a resounding 3-0 victory over Hearts. The win not only maintained Celtic's lead in the title race against Rangers but also set the stage for a potential title party. The atmosphere at Celtic Park was electrifying as the team, led by Furuhashi, swept Hearts aside, cranking up the pressure on their rivals.

The Green Brigade added to the excitement with a striking banner ahead of the upcoming clash with Rangers, while Brendan Rodgers made bold moves with an unchanged XI, showcasing the team's strength and determination. The match was a true test of skill and strategy, highlighting Celtic's dominance on the field and their relentless pursuit of victory.

As Japanese forward Furuhashi's brilliance guided Celtic to a convincing win, the team now sits six points clear of their nearest competitors, with the title within touching distance. On the other hand, the Scottish FA's decision to pull tickets for the Celtic vs. Rangers Scottish Cup final sparked controversy and backlash among retired officials, adding an extra layer of drama to the upcoming showdown.

Steven Naismith's reflections on his team's performance against Celtic shed light on the intensity of the encounter and the challenges faced by Hearts. As both teams gear up for the next decisive matches, the anticipation and excitement among fans continue to build, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the season.

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Furuhashi's double inspires win over Hearts and extends Celtic's lead (The Guardian)

Kyogo Furuhashi struck his first double of the season as Celtic's 3-0 victory over Hearts maintained the prospect of a title party against Rangers.

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Celtic 3 Hearts 0: Kyogo and co crank up pressure on Rangers (The National)

Celtic cranked up the pressure on title rivals Rangers as they swept Hearts aside at a rocking Celtic Park...

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Celtic vs Hearts team news revealed as Rodgers names unchanged XI (The Celtic Way)

Joe Hart starts in goal with Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Greg Taylor in defence. Callum McGregor, Matt O'Riley and Reo Hatate are ...

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Green Brigade unveil Celtic display ahead of Rangers clash (The Celtic Way)

The Green Brigade unveiled a banner at Celtic Park looking ahead to their crucial Scottish Premiership clash against Rangers as Brendan Rodgers strolled to ...

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Celtic vs Hearts – LIVE updates (Scottish Daily Record)

It's a massive match as east meets west and first takes on third in the Scottish Premiership.

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Hearts report and player ratings v Celtic as two men score 7/10 in ... (Edinburgh News)

Japanese forward Kyogo Furuhashi struck twice inside the first 21 minutes to expose sub-standard marking by the visiting defence, and Matt O'Riley converted a ...

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Celtic vs Hearts team news confirmed as Brendan Rodgers makes ... (Football Scotland)

The Hoops can move one step closer to the title with a win.

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CONFIRMED: FORREST IN, MAEDA STAND-BY (Celtic Quick News)

JAMES FORREST gets the nod from Brendan Rodgers to start for the second successive game when he lines up against Hearts at Parkhead this afternoon.

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Celtic 3-0 Hearts: Kyogo Furuhashi sends Hoops six points clear of ... (Sky Sports)

Match report as Celtic claim comfortable 3-0 victory over Hearts in Scottish Premiership; Kyogo Furuhashi strikes twice in first-half before Matt ORiley ...

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Celtic vs Rangers ref row as 'tickets pulled by Scottish FA' (The Celtic Way)

Former Scottish football officials have reportedly been left fuming after tickets for the Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Rangers were pulled…

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CELTIC 3 HEARTS 0: THE JOY OF SIX AS KYOGO FIRES BACK AT ... (Celtic Quick News)

CELTIC 3 HEARTS 0 CRACKSHOT Kyogo Furuhashi fired back at the double to shoot Celtic six points ahead at the Premiership pinnacle.

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SFA facing Celtic vs Rangers Scottish Cup final backlash from ... (GlasgowWorld)

In previous years, retired officials have regularly been handed free tickets for the Hampden showpiece.

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Rodgers in Celtic 'have a bit of fun' Rangers remark (The Celtic Way)

The Parkhead boss dropped the remark after Celtic move six points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership league table.

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Celtic vs Hearts team news revealed as Rodgers names unchanged XI (The Celtic Way)

And Rodgers has selected an unchanged XI from the side that beat Dundee last time out. Joe Hart starts in goal with Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, ...

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Hearts manager says his team gave Celtic 'assistance' in Glasgow ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Steven Naismith rued the 'naivety' of his Hearts team as they went down to Celtic, saying that his men were punished by the 'big players' at the disposal of ...

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Everyone At Celtic Is Ready For Next Week, But Especially Brendan ... (The Celtic Blog)

They came to Celtic Park to get in our faces and let us know they were there. Had they approached the recent Hampden semi-final in the same manner they might ...

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Celtic 3-0 Hearts: Kyogo Furuhashi sends Hoops six points clear of ... (Sky Sports)

Match report as Celtic claim comfortable 3-0 victory over Hearts in Scottish Premiership; Kyogo Furuhashi strikes twice in first-half before Matt ORiley ...

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Celtic 3-0 Hearts: Kyogo sends hosts six points clear of Rangers (sportsmax.tv)

Kyogo Furuhashi scored twice in the first half as Celtic defeated Hearts 3-0 on Saturday to move six...

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Green Brigade in five-word Celtic banner message to Rangers ... (Football Scotland)

Their message was loud and clear ahead of next weekend's Old Firm derby clash at Parkhead as their banner read: "Impatient for the coming fight". Promoted ...

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Watching Glasgow Celtic putting on a show (thecelticstar.com)

Celtic finally produce the type of football we have been waiting all season for...

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Kyogo sends Celtic six points clear of Rangers (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Kyogo Furuhashi scored twice in the first half as Celtic defeated Hearts 3-0 to move six points clear of rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership title ...

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Match Report: Celtic 3-0 Hearts (Hearts FC)

A first half double from Kyogo and a late Matt O'Riley penalty saw Hearts fall to defeat at Parkhead on Saturday afternoon. Steven Naismith named an ...

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Greg Taylor adores the 'added edge' of this run of games (The Celtic Way)

Celtic full-back Greg Taylor looks forward to next weekend's Glasgow derby against Rangers in front of a full house at Celtic Park.

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Celtic 3 Hearts 0: Kyogo and co crank up pressure on Rangers with ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

A predatory finish by Kyogo Furuhashi settled Celtic nerves after a decent start by the away side, before the rejuvenated striker added a second before the ...

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Hearts manager says team gave Celtic 'assistance' in loss (The National)

Steven Naismith rued the 'naivety' of his Hearts team as they went down to Celtic, saying that his men were punished by the 'big players' of…

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Celtic On This Day – 5th May – David Potter's Celtic Diary (thecelticstar.com)

The late, great Celtic Historian David Potter's Celtic Diary each morning on The Celtic Star looks back at key Celtic events and matches on this day ...

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ALEX'S ANGLE: PUTTING RANGERS FIRST (Celtic Quick News)

IT WAS a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, but it was there on our TV screens for all to view. I was watching STV News on Friday evening when up popped the ...

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Celtic hero Scott Brown skinned as Ayr star scores screamer (The Celtic Way)

The Ayr boss was taking part in the club's 'Play on the Park' match on Saturday afternoon. With their Championship campaign wrapped up on Friday evening, the ...

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Sandman's Definitive Ratings - Celtic v Clementine's Fluffers (thecelticstar.com)

'Vorfreude' -{n.} The joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures.

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Something you don't usually see at Celtic Park (thecelticstar.com)

It was the St Georges Cross of England, not a flag you would associate with the Celtic supporters, or any other set of Scottish supporters outside theRangers, ...

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Today We Got Another Hystercial Anti-Celtic Screed From The ... (The Celtic Blog)

Yesterday, at his presser, Brendan Rodgers was asked if he thought that there was something of a celebratory atmosphere after the game.

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Scott Brown skinned as Celtic legend left for dead by Ayr United ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The Hoops hero pulled his boots on once again as he got involved in the action as he shared a smile after the incredible strike.

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