RANGERS dramatically turned the Scottish Cup semi-final on its head at the expense of a dejected Celtic side.
The Gers became third time lucky when a screamer from Scott Airfield and own goal from Celtic’s Carl Starflet crucially fired them through to the final.
Having initially trailed at one stage in the game courtesy of an effort from Greg Taylor.
- Result: Celtic 1-2 Rangers
- TV/ live stream: Premier Sports 1
- Celtic XI: Hart, Juranovic, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Taylor, McGregor, Hatate, Rogic, Jota, Maeda, Abada
- Rangers XI: McLaughlin, Tavernier, Goldson, Bassey, Barisic, Lundstram, Jack, Aribo, Ramsey, Kent, Roofe
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Momentum for title run-in
There may be a lot more to take from this game other than a place in the final.
Psychologically the blue side of Glasgow could have the edge in the title race.
Six points behind Celtic with five games to play and one more Old Firm derby thrown in the mix to boot.
Performance with passion and heart
Rangers really showed how much they wanted this game today.
They were wondering whether they had wasted their chance when Celtic scored against the run of play.
Giovanni Van Bronckhorst’s team came back to equalise and then to go on and get the goal their performance warranted to win this tie.
Now only Hearts stand in the way of their first domestic trophy in a decade.
No stopping Rangers’ confidence
After a huge result for the club midweek in the Europa League quarter-final against Braga, Rangers have taken that into today’s game.
They looked a different team to the one that lost at home to Celtic only a couple of weeks ago.
On the front foot from the off, Rangers fully deserved their win.
FT (ET): Celtic 1-2 Rangers
The referee blows his whistle and the fans erupt.
Rangers are still on course for their first domestic trophy in a decade!
Van Bronckhorst finally has his first win against Celtic.
Celtic 1-2 Rangers
120+2. Time is running out for Celtic.
As they come forward looking for something to happen, Rangers pick their pocket and launch it downfield for Hart to gather.
This is the go-to tactic for these final minutes.
Celtic 1-2 Rangers
120. We will have four additional minutes here.
Desperation time for Celtic.
Rangers just need to manage the game now.
Celtic 1-2 Rangers
117. What a turnaround this could be for Rangers.
A goal down. coming back to win the game.
Yellow card for Ralston, free kick Rangers.
Celtic 1-2 Rangers
117. This could be Van Bronckhorst’s first win over Celtic.
They just need to see this game out now.
Rangers free kick, chance to run the clock down.
Celtic 1-2 Rangers
115. Debatable who got the final touch but great cross from Bassey.
Such a dangerous area both attacker and defender had to go in for the ball.
Joe Hart with no chance as it is diverted into the net.
Goal – Starfelt (own goal)
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
112. It is not looking like we will get the winner we crave here.
Moving into the closing stages of the game, Celtic attack.
Free kick given to Rangers, allowing them to counter.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
110. Joe Hart has kept Celtic in the game there.
A series of Rangers efforts blocked by defenders and kept out by Hart.
It seemed as though Rangers were going to win it there.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
108. Both teams make some changes looking to play their last hand.
Some fresh legs hoping to find them a goal.
Rangers are pushing deep into the Celtic half.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
106. The question is can anything separate these two teams.
Both sets of players are starting to look a bit leggy now.
Barisic looks as though he is struggling.
Kick off: Celtic 1-1 Rangers
We got the final 15 minutes started with Rangers.
HT (ET): Celtic 1-1 Rangers
The referee brings the first half to a close.
Both sides creating half chances.
All it takes is one person to keep their composure to win this.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
105. We will have one additional minute here.
Celtic coming back into this game more as the half goes on.
Rangers with a free kick, a last chance to create something.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
103. Celtic play a corner short.
Kent reads the return pass and shepherds the ball out for a goal kick.
Wasted chance for Celtic there.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
101. Celtic’s delivery into the box is just not good enough.
Getting into promising positions only to be let down by the ball into the box.
All it takes is one opportunity now to win this game.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
99. The noise in the stadium is at fever-pitch.
Both sets of fans desperate to see the goal that clinches it for their team.
Celtic are coming back into the game and have won a corner.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
97. Both sides are trying to probe each other.
Passing the ball around, waiting for that chance when things open up.
Celtic in possession, happy to knock the ball around.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
95. The ball is threaded through into the path of Furuhashi.
He looks like a player who has not played much football.
A poor touch allows Bassey to get back and cover.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
93. Celtic cannot seem to keep hold of possession.
Rangers win the ball back and come straight back at them.
Celtic are defending deep at the moment.
Celtic 1-1 Rangers
91. The question is will either side manage to finish this in the next 30 minutes or will we need penalties.
Rangers have started extra time on the front foot.
Looking to find a way through this Celtic defensive line.
Kick-off: Celtic 1-1 Rangers
Extra time is underway.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
