Hamza Igamane settled the Old Firm derby with a stunning late winner for Rangers against Celtic. One of the most intense fixtures in world football did not disappoint as Rangers completed a brilliant week after their dramatic penalty shootout win over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday..
With away fans back at Old Firm games for first time since 2023, Rangers raced into a two-goal lead at half-time. Celtic fought back into second half and levelled but Igamane settled the 445th meeting between these two Scottish rivals with a brilliant strike.
It secured a huge win for interim Rangers head coach Barry Ferguson in what was his first Old Firm clash in charge. The title race in the Scottish Premiership may be all-but over with Celtic 13 points clear at the top, but Rangers secured bragging rights in Glasgow. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog.
Rangers boss Barry Ferguson speaking to Sky Sports: “I am delighted, We were immesne in the first half, it was everything I asked from them.
“Disappointed with the two goals. What’s the big word that everyone has thrown against them, character? This was a prime example.
“They’ve been brilliant to work with over the last few weeks. You can see the signs, we’re getting there. They are a top team but we’ve come here and dominated.
“Overall, we deserved it. I said to them, go and prove how much desire you have got. That’s what it takes to play for Rangers.
“They never really hurt us. “It’s a different approach but I believe it is one that will bring a successful Rangers.”
Rangers captain James Tavernier speaking to Sky Sports: “Obviously happy to get the result. We had a really good first half and maybe sat off a bit much second half.
“Delighted to get the three points. It’s been a good week for the club. We showed resilience, we were brave on the ball and took our chances. We were clinical.
“With the character we’ve shown in the past few weeks, we had belief to the end and Hamza pulls off a great goal. Delighted for the boys.”
Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon on Sky Sports: “Rangers showed bundles of character today.
“Celtic weren’t functioning as well as they could have done. You can’t give a two-goal lead to any team, particularly your biggest rivals.
“Celtic get it back to 2-2 and then switch off. It’s a hell of a finish to win it. “
This is what is means to Barry Ferguson…
What a win and what a week is has been for Barry Ferguson and Rangers, who are celebrating in front of their fans in the away end at Celtic Park.
Igamane’s late stunner wins the Old Firm derby for Rangers!
90+5 mins: Huge change for Celtic! But Johnston blazes over at the back post. Surely that is the last chance for Celtic.
90+3 mins: Time is running out for Celtic, who have not been able to get going since that goal. They are staring at back-to-back Old Firm defeats.
Here’s that Igamane strunner…
90 mins: Into five minutes of added time…
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