Ianis Hagi broke the deadlock after just 7 minutes, giving Rangers an early lead against Celtic. In an attempt to play out from the back, Celtic’s Scales made a costly mistake, allowing the home side to counterattack. Raskin passed to Hagi at the edge of the box, who fired a precise shot past the goalkeeper.
As the first half progressed, tensions rose between the two teams. A dangerous challenge from Rangers’ Jefte on Celtic’s Kuhn went unpunished, causing backlash from the visitors. McGregor and Raskin clashed, resulting in a booking for McGregor, further fueling the fiery atmosphere.
In the second half, Propper extended Rangers’ lead with a well-taken goal from close range. A late goal from Danilo sealed the victory for Rangers, much to the delight of the home fans. However, a disturbing incident marred the end of the game as objects were thrown from the crowd, injuring Celtic’s Engles.
Despite the unsavory ending, Rangers’ 3-0 win marked Celtic’s first league defeat of the season, closing the gap at the top of the table to 11 points. The game was a test of determination for both teams, with Rangers emerging victorious in a hard-fought battle.
