Tavernier free-kick silences Celtic fans as Kyogo earns Old Firm win for Bhoys

However it wasn't enough as the Hoops earned a 3-2 victory over their rivals at Parkhead.

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The Rangers striker is seen as the pantomime villain to supporters of the Hoops who made the most of their chance to poke fun at the Colombian when VAR controversially disallowed his effort.

Morelos converted from close range following a corner, however the referee adjudged that the 26-year-old had pushed Mikey Johnston in the penalty area.

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Following a brief delay, VAR ruled that a push had occurred and that the goal would be disallowed, much to the amusement of the home fans - who made their feelings known.

While Kyogo Furuhashi gave Celtic the lead with his 27th goal of the season, it was Rangers skipper Tavernier who stunned the home fans when he curled a glorious free kick past Joe Hart and into the top corner of the net.

With no traveling fans in attendance, Tavernier's strike was celebrated in silence as the Celtic fans watched on in horror at what they'd just witnessed.

However the second half went Celtic's way as goals from Kyogo and Jota put Ange Postecoglou's side 3-1 up on home turf.

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Tavernier did pop up with a goal late in the half to set up a nervy ending, but it was Celtic who earned the win in the Old Firm clash and put themselves 12 points clear at the top of the table.