GLASGOW:
Celtic
moved to within a point of
Scottish Premiership
leaders
Rangers
as on-form duo Jota and Kyogo Furuhashi both scored twice in a 4-2 win at
Dundee
on Sunday.
The Hoops are now unbeaten in eight games as Ange Postecoglou's rebuild takes shape thanks in large part to two of his summer signings.
Jota and Furuhashi have now combined for 19 goals this season as Celtic's excellence in attack again covered over defensive deficiencies.
The visitors' took the lead at Dens Park after just seven minutes when Jota tapped in the rebound after
Anthony Ralston
's shot came back off the post.
Furuhashi then headed home Ralston's cross as Celtic looked to be cruising, but they were pegged back before half-time when
Danny Mullen
rounded off a fine Dundee move from close range.
Jota restored a two-goal cushion for Postecoglou's men early in the second half as he prodded home from Ralston's cross.
More brilliance from the Portuguese on the left then teed up Furuhashi to sweep home his 13th goal for the club after some dazzling wing play from the Portuguese.
Another defensive lapse cost Celtic another goal when
Lee Ashcroft
headed in after
Joe Hart
flapped at a cross.
But Celtic comfortably held out to put the pressure on champions Rangers who face
Ross County
at Ibrox later on Sunday.
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