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You can feel the wind of change in the Scottish Premier League. “Old Firm” was awarded for the second time in the last ten months by Rangers, who defeated their rival in Glasgow at home (2-0). It was a bad day for the usually speedy Ianis Hagi, and the mud seemed to slow him down. It was not used today for a minute by coach Steven Gerrard, who felt that he was returning tired from the national team and could not prepare properly for such a strong match.
CELTA – RANGERS 0-2. Goldson, Gerrard’s Golden Man
The championship leader, who was four points behind Celtic, having one more game, controlled the hostilities and speculated two errors by the “blue and white” defense, with Goldson scoring the two goals. The first with the head, after the Norwegian Elyounoussi did not let him offside and did not score. And the second, after a carom on the edge of the little square. Kent came close to making it 3-0 (centered on Morelos) on one of the Rangers’ counterattacks, but Ajer saved the savior.
Celta, only two chances in 90 minutes!
The Celtic champion Glasgow didn’t even have a direct shot and only created two clear chances. The first wasted by Elyounoussi, at 0-1, a balloon over the goal only with McGregor, and another, after the break, with the Griffiths subsidiary dribbling the goalkeeper, but without being able to send to the net. Is it a sign that the decade of Celtic hegemony is coming to an end?
Ianis Hagi, forgotten on the bench
After 26 official games in the Rangers jersey, Ianis hoped to play for the first time at an Old Firm. But it was not like that. Steven Gerrard kept him on the bench throughout the game. For the first time when Ianis is called to a game and does not mark a minute since his arrival at the Rangers.
Celta 0-2 Rangers
min 90 + 4: The referee blows the whistle for the end of the match. Rangers beat Celtic 2-0
min 90: A new change for the team led by Steven Gerrard. Arfield leaves the field and Aribo enters
min 86: Change in Rangers: Morelos leaves and Cedric Itten enters
min 84: Two more changes made by Lennon: Welsh and Laxalt leave the field, and those introduced are Turnbull and Taylor.
min 81: Great opportunity to reduce the gap for Celtic. The ball is caught by McGregor without problems
min 67: Neil Lennon makes a double change. Ntcham and Kimala leave the field, and Rogic and Griffiths enter
min 66: Ryan Kent has a great scoring opportunity, but his effort is parried by the keeper.
min 62: Gerrard eliminates Barker, who replaces Ryan Jack
min 56: Celtic makes their first game change. Elyounoussi leaves and Albian Ajeti enters
55 min: GOAL RANGERS! Goldson handles the “double.” Defeat the opposing goalkeeper inside the area, then, in the first phase, his shot was blocked
The second half has begun!
min 45 + 2: The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half. At halftime, Rangers lead Celtic 1-0
min 37: Kent shoots from the edge of the area, but the ball sent by him is deflected into the corner
min 33: Tavernier sends a cross into the box from a free kick, but Celtic players clear the danger
min 15: A new miss for Elyounoussi. Hit the ball badly and the ball does not reach the goal frame
9 min: GOAL RANGERS! Goldson manages to open the scoring with a header
min 6: Great opportunity missed by Celtic! Elyounoussi passes the opening goal
The game has started!
Celtic – Rangers, home teams:
CELTA (3-5-2): Barkas -Welsh, Ajer, Duffy – Laxalt, Frimpong, McGregor, Brown, Ntcham – Elyounoussi, Klimala.
Bookings: Bain, Taylor, Griffiths, Ajeti, Soro, Turnbull, Rogic, Henderson, Ralston
Coach: Neil lennon
MUDGUARD (4-3-3): McGregor – Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic – Kamara, Davis, Arfield – Baker, Kent, Morelos
Bookings: McLaughlin, Bassey, Balogun, Jack, Jones, Hagi, Aribo, Itten, Defoe
Coach: Steven Gerrard
Stadium: Celtic Park (Glasgow)
Referee: John Beaton / Assistance service: Graeme Stewart and David Roome
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