"Fighting broke out when dozens of visiting Celtic supporters invaded the pitch to celebrate their victory, sparking an incursion from hundreds of Rangers fans, who attempted to attack their rivals. Fans threw missiles and fireworks and continued to exchange blows after police and stewards finally formed a barrier across the pitch."
"The Glasgow derby termed the Old Firm is one of the oldest and most intense in world football, dating back to 1888. It has been fuelled by political and religious divisions."
"An investigation will be carried out immediately in line with the Judicial Panel Protocol, the SFA said as they condemned the behaviour from supporters entering the field of play."
Following Celtic's 4-2 penalty victory over Rangers in the Scottish Cup quarterfinal at Ibrox, violent clashes erupted when Celtic supporters invaded the pitch to celebrate. Hundreds of Rangers fans responded by attempting to attack their rivals, resulting in fighting, missile throwing, and fireworks. Celtic defender Julian Araujo was pushed by a Rangers supporter, and a backroom staff member was attacked. Police apprehended a man and formed a barrier to separate the groups. The Scottish FA condemned the behavior and launched an immediate investigation under the Judicial Panel Protocol. The Old Firm derby, dating back to 1888, is historically intense and fueled by political and religious divisions. This incident marked the first Old Firm match in nearly a decade with substantial away fan allocation.
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