It was an exhilarating lunchtime of derby motion as Celtic salvaged some extent in Govan due to Kyogo Furuhashi's late leveller.
Ange Postecoglou will likely be comparatively happy his aspect didn't drop factors within the title race, as his aspect stay 9 factors forward of Rangers on the prime of the Premiership desk. However he could have seen the match as an enormous alternative wasted to go 12 factors in entrance and successfully seal the title.
Celtic went forward by means of Daizen Maeda after capitalising on a wayward Alfredo Morelos cross-field go. However two quick-fire Rangers targets from Ryan Kent and James Tavernier from the spot turned the sport on its head. However Kyogo smashed in a close-range equaliser to ship the 700 Hoops followers wild inside Ibrox to keep up the nine-point hole on the league's summit.
Right here is how Report Sport rated the gamers from the derby as we speak.
Celtic participant rankings
JOE HART - Joe Hart Gave the Celtic followers tucked within the nook a serious fright when his clearance was blocked however redeemed the scenario with an excellent save. Additionally didn’t have quite a bit to do however had no likelihood with the targets. 6
ALISTAIR JOHNSTON - A shock starter and understandably seemed a little bit nervous within the first half. Grew into the sport and used his power to cowl counters. 6
CAMERON CARTER VICKERS - Comfortably handled a number of the balls coming ahead in to the ft of Rangers frontmen. Received a little bit extra ragged after the interval however wasn’t helped by his companion alongside having an off-day however a superb cease to dam Malik Tillman effort late on earlier than Hoops leveller. 7
CARL STARFELT - Was coasting it for half an hour however then began to lose the plot a bit. Gave the ball away because the momentum shifted after which daftly dived in to concede the penalty for the second. 5
GREG TAYLOR - Made a vivid begin and linked properly with Maeda within the early levels. Has been combating a hamstring harm although and he was unable to proceed after 20 minutes. 3
CALLUM McGREGOR - One of many few Celts who was cool on the ball and was utterly dominant in a lot of the primary half. Wanted a little bit of assist after the break however determined to pull his group again into it. 7
REO HATATE - Together with McGregor was a driving drive for his aspect. Not like some, he was slick in possession and all the time seeking to make ahead passes. 7
MATT O’RILEY - Confirmed some neat touches and picked his passes, however one other one who bought a little bit sloppy in possession and light as Rangers took cost after the beak. 5
JAMES FORREST - Loads of Outdated Agency expertise and bought into good areas. Too usually was wasteful with the ball within the last third although and ultimately changed. 5
DAIZEN MAEDA - Celtic’s vulture pounced on the unfastened ball contained in the opening 5 minutes and had the cool head to tuck previous Allan McGregor. Clearly brought about Tavernier issues however Celtic unusually stopped his provide line. 7
KYOGO - Was having one thing of a stinker for 87 minutes as he struggled for service and took a recent air swipe within the opening interval. However saved working away and pounced late on to stage. 6
Substitutes
JOSIP JURANOVIC - Gave the impression to be affected by a World Cup hangover as his passing was off and he Went AWOL for the equaliser. 4
AARON MOOY - Gave Celts a extra stable look as they tried to discover a approach again into the sport. 5
LIEL ABADA - Added tempo and menace down the suitable nearly instantly. One other one who maybe ought to have began. 5
JOTA - Thrown on late however class did assist carve open Gers for the late leveller. 5
GIORGOS GIAKOUMAKIS - Tried to throw his weight round and provides Ibrox defence one thing to consider. 4
Not used: Bain; Kobayashi; Bernabei; Abildgaard.
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