In the latest Old Firm derby, both Celtic and Rangers opted for a cautious approach, leading to a game marked more by missed opportunities than thrilling moments. With only one booking occurring after 84 minutes, it was evident both teams were content to settle for a point. Celtic, despite facing a goal deficit early on, ultimately equalized after a VAR review overturned a prior offside call and avoided a third consecutive league defeat to Rangers. The game featured limited intensity, with both teams lacking in effective finishing when opportunities arose.
This was no clash for the purist. Celtic may be the happier when dust settles, avoiding three successive league defeats to their oldest foes.
Rangers and Celtic appeared content to settle for a point each; they swung and comprehensively missed at each other for much of the 97 minutes played.
Cyriel Dessersâ goal gave Rangers an interval lead, but Celticâs equalizer came after a lengthy VAR review determined the onside status of Daizen Maeda.
The first booking of the match went to Rangersâ Barry Ferguson after 84 minutes, highlighting the lack of intensity in this derby match.
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