CELTIC have come from behind to win a huge Old Firm derby.
Aaron Ramsey has put hosts Rangers in front after just two minutes at Ibrox.
But on six minutes, Tom Rogic levelled for the Bhoys.
Then just before the break, Cameron Carter-Vickers fired Ange Postecoglou’s side ahead.
The start to the second half was then delayed as Joe Hart noticed broken glass bottles on the pitch behind his goal.
And when it did get underway, Celtic kept their city rivals at bay relatively comfortably to earn a deserved win.
Doing what was required
Ange Postecoglou will be happy that his team were able to take his words out onto the pitch and apply his tactics to the letter.
They managed the game well after the early pressure from Rangers and used that experience to deal with the onslaught better in the second half.
Putting their bodies on the line all afternoon, the home side struggled to work Joe Hart as much as they would have liked.
Europe the focus now
Rangers will not give up on retaining their Scottish Premiership crown until it is mathematically not possible.
With Celtic now six points clear they may need to change their focus to their European adventures.
The Gers face Braga in a Europa League quarter-final with the winners going on to play either Leipzig or Atalanta.
Raise the Roofe
With Alfredo Morelos out injured, Rangers looked seriously short of firepower up front.
They need someone to link up with Aaron Ramsey in the role he plays just off the striker.
Rangers will have to hope that others can do them favours if they are to catch Celtic and prevent them winning the title this season.
Bhoys are back in town
It has been some time since defending champions have been beaten at home in these Old Firm clashes.
After five minutes of this game, Celtic fans could be forgiven for fearing the worst after Aaron Ramsey’s goal.
Turning the result on its head, they have now gone six points clear of their Glasgow rivals.
FT: Rangers 1-2 Celtic
The referee brings the game to an end.
Celtic players celebrate as they feel they taken one step closer to securing the Scottish Premiership title.
There is a deathly silence within Ibrox as the 700 Celtic fans can be heard loud and clear.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
90+5. Rangers are desperate to create one more chance.
With the ball in their own half, they have to go long.
Celtic deal with the aerial threat as well as they have all day.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
90+3. Rangers are still pumping balls into the Celtic box.
They are hoping to pick something up from the first or second ball.
On this occasion Roofe is given offside.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
90+1. Celtic players are dropping like flies with cramp currently.
Rangers are running out of time to find that equaliser.
Either a heavy touch or one too many touches is costing Rangers dear.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
90. We will have five additional minutes here.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
89. Celtic have defended solidly today.
They have protected Joe Hart on numerous occasions and as a result the Celtic stopper has not had as many shots to save as he would expect.
Rangers find Roofe in the box but his header is a yard or so wide of the post.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
87. This has been a typical Old Firm derby today.
These games have so much more added to them by having fans from both teams in attendance.
Kent is brought down with a late challenge out wide.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
85. Carter Vickers beats Roofe to the ball again.
The defender has been a rock for Celtic in defence today.
Rangers are throwing everything at the visitors right now.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
83. Kent has now switched to the right hand side.
It seems to be working as he can cut onto his left foot.
His shot is blocked and cleared, Goldson crosses into the box.
Roofe meets it at the near post but can only put it over the bar.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic – McGregor save!
81. Alan McGregor has just kept Rangers in this game.
The ball broke free to Abada on the penalty spot who struck it cleanly.
McGregor with a fingertip save to deny him.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
79. Big final ten minutes or so for both teams.
If Celtic can hold onto this result they will be six points clear of their rivals.
Rangers need to find at least a goal to stop them extending their lead at the top of the table.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
77. Abada with a chance to seal the victory.
Giakoumakis finds him at the back post in space.
As the defenders close on him he gets his shot away but slices it well wide.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic – Hart save
75. Big left-handed save by Joe Hart to keep Rangers out.
The shot is from Fashion Jr, left-footed on the edge of the box.
It was heading into the bottom corner before Hart stretched out his hand.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
73. Bassey with a great cross into the box, whipping it in at pace.
Carter Vickers just manages to get a touch on it with his head before Roofe.
All it needed was a Rangers touch.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic – Celtic sub
71. Ralston replaces Taylor.
Juranovic switches to left back.
Celtic are struggling to keep the ball since Rogic left the field.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
69. Rangers have the bit between the teeth at the moment.
They are peppering the Celtic box with crosses.
The visitors are having to dig deep to keep them out.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
67. Lundstrum tries an effort from about 25 yards out.
It would take some strike to beat Joe Hart from there.
Celtic’s defending is causing Rangers to have to shoot from distance.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic – Double booking
65. Giakoumakis is booked for a late challenge on Ryan Jack.
Carter Vickers is then also booked for his challenge on Roofe moments later.
Aaron Ramsey’s first Old Firm derby comes to an end as he is substituted.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
63. Both managers are contemplating changes they can make to effect this game.
It has all gone a bit scrappy now with neither side able to create any clean cut chances.
Jota is still causing the home side problems.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
60. Baffles me when you see a professional footballer who cannot cross the ball passed the first defender.
Kent again disappoints in a promising position.
The ex-Liverpool academy product needs to focus on his delivery more.
Rangers 1-2 Celtic
58. The home team are struggling to get going in this second half.
Celtic are dealing with everything Rangers throw at them.
They could do with two or three more Aaron Ramseys.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
