"After a goalless 120 minutes, Rangers missed two penalties in the shootout, before Cvancara dispatched his and sealed Celtic's place in the semi-finals. Supporters rushed on to the pitch from the Broomloan Road stand to celebrate as stewards attempted to return them to their seats."
"In response, home fans also made their way on and one Rangers fan was taken away by police after appearing to confront a member of Celtic's backroom staff. Players were hurried down the tunnel as more and more home supporters rushed to confront the Celtic fans, with police and stewards forming a barricade in front of the Broomloan to separate them."
"Police Scotland Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen condemned the incident and the danger her officers were put in. A number of arrests have already been made, and Police Scotland will now work with both clubs and the Scottish Football Association to carry out a robust investigation following the scenes on the pitch."
Celtic won a Scottish Cup match against Rangers 5-4 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes, with Tomas Cvancara scoring the decisive penalty. Following the victory, Celtic supporters rushed onto the Ibrox pitch to celebrate, prompting Rangers fans to also invade the field. Violent confrontations ensued between the two sets of supporters, with flares launched and objects thrown. Police and stewards formed barriers to separate the fans while players were hurried to safety. Multiple arrests were made, and Police Scotland condemned the scenes as despicable and shameful, pledging a robust investigation with both clubs and the Scottish Football Association.
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