Rangers Edge Celtic in Thrilling Old Firm Derby

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Celtic - Rangers 2:3

In the 30th round of the Scottish Premiership, the age-old rivalry between Celtic and Rangers once again took center stage. Regardless of their positions in the league table, matches between these two giants are always filled with passion, drama, and unforgettable moments.

This time, it was Rangers who emerged victorious in a nail-biting encounter. The visitors took control early in the first half, with Nicolas and Diomande finding the back of the net to give their team a commanding 2-0 lead. The Celtic Park crowd was left stunned as Rangers showcased their attacking prowess.

However, Celtic refused to go down without a fight. The second half saw a remarkable comeback from the hosts, fueled by their Japanese stars. Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate scored crucial goals to level the score at 2-2, sending the home fans into a frenzy and setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

But the final word belonged to Rangers. In the 88th minute, Igname delivered a decisive strike to secure a 3-2 victory for the visitors. The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Rangers faithful, who knew the importance of this win in the context of the title race.

Despite the victory, Rangers still face an uphill battle in the league. Celtic remains 13 points clear at the top of the table, and the gap between the two rivals seems daunting. However, this win serves as a reminder that Rangers are not ready to concede the title just yet.

2024-25, Scottish Premier League

Celtic - Rangers 2:3 (0:2)
Goals: Raskin, 4 (0:1); Diomande M., 38 (0:2); Maeda, 49 (1:2); Hatate, 74 (2:2); Igamane, 88 (2:3)

Celtic: Schmeichel; Johnston A.; Schlupp; Nawrocki M.; Carter-Vickers; Hatate; Kuehn N-G. (Idah, 46); Engels; McCowan; Jota (Hyun-jun Yang, 70); Maeda
Bench: Sinisalo; Murray D.; Ralston; Taylor G.; Bonnar J.; Turley; Kenny J.

Rangers: Butland; Tavernier; Yilmaz R.; Souttar; Sterling D. (Nsiala, 82); Balogun (Pröpper R., 56); Barron (Lawrence T., 83); Diomande M. (Hagi I., 66); Raskin; Černý V. (Igamane, 82); Dessers
Bench: Kelly L.; Rice; Bajrami N.; Danilo Pereira
Yellow Cards: Sterling D. 34; Pröpper R. 74; Hagi I. 77

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