Summary

  • Celtic go top with first league derby win in seven

  • Hatate lashed in twice, before Abada nudged in third just before break

  • McGregor made four saves in first half hour to thwart rampant Celtic

  • Van Bronckhorst suffers first defeat in 14 games

Live Reporting

Colin Moffat

  1. 'Postecoglou oversees exceptional turnaround'

    FT: Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    You've got to give all the credit to Ange Postecoglou for the players he has brought in here. Probably 80% of the team out there has been signed by him. That's what he was hired to do, and he's done it exceptionally.

  2. FULL-TIME Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Celtic are top of the Scottish Premiership after blowing Rangers away in the first half.

    Reo Hatate, who was terrific, smacked in two shots from the edge of the box and Liel Abada knocked home a cross from his Japanese team-mate.

    Celtic had several good chances to add to their tally in a one-sided opening 45 minutes, while they took their foot off the gas after the interval.

    A first Old Firm win in over two years for Celtic, delivered in emphatic style.

    Liel Abada made it 3-0 with a close-range finish late in the first halfSNS

    Liel Abada made it 3-0 with a close-range finish late in the first half

  3. Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Connor Goldson looks to the heavens as he sends a header over the crossbar. It's been that kind of night for Rangers.

  4. YELLOW CARD

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Youthful exuberance as Ben Doak gets into trouble for a foul on Fashion Sakala.

  5. 'Rangers next fixtures huge'

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    This game doesn't decide the title, but it puts Celtic in a position they haven't been in for a long time. It gives them confidence. The next few games for Rangers, Hearts and Hibs at home, are huge.

  6. Into stoppage time

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Five minutes added... The Celtic fans are cranking up the noise again.

  7. Celtic pass post-break test 'with flying colours'

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Kenny Miller
    Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound

    You look at the fixtures Rangers had, and the fixtures Celtic had - including Hibs, Hearts and Rangers - and they've come through with flying colours.

  8. Teenager gets a taste of the party

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    A huge moment for 16-year-old Ben Doak as he gets on for the last few minutes. Ismaila Soro is also on for Celtic.

    Jota and Matt O'Riley are off for a well-earned breather.

  9. Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Allan McGregor is at full stretch to tip over a swirling free-kick from Matt O'Riley. Not sure that's what the Celtic midfielder meant but it nearly produced a fourth goal.

  10. Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    James Forrest snaffles up possession after some sloppiness from Rangers and slips a pass to Jota but the Portuguese can't find a way past Connor Goldson.

  11. HITS THE WOODWORK

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Rangers are so close to reducing the deficit as a rocket from Ryan Jack thunders against the crossbar.

  12. 'Jack helps stem the tide'

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Kenny Miller
    Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound

    Ryan Jack has made a difference. He's always showing for the ball, wants to make things better. Celtic are allowing Rangers to have more of the ball, but Jack has made an impact.

  13. YELLOW CARD

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    A late tackle from Leon Balogan sends Celtic winger James Forrest sprawling.

  14. YELLOW CARD

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Ranges skipper James Tavernier grapples Jota to the turf as the Celtic winger hoists the ball over his head.

  15. Standing ovation for Hatate

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Reo Hatate is off for a well earned rest. Someone has around 20 minutes to do something remarkable or we all know where the man of the match award is going.

    James McCarthy is on to shore things up for Celtic.

    Reo Hatate scored twice in a wonderful first-half displaySNS

    Reo Hatate scored twice in a wonderful first-half display

  16. Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Scott Arfield wants a penalty as his shot is charged down by Carl Starfelt and Ryan Kent can't gather the scraps in his stride.

    Moments later, it looks like Joe Aribo might steal in behind the home defence but Josip Juranovic nips in to hook the ball away.

    The Celtic right-back has been another star performer this evening.

  17. Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Fashion Sakala does well under pressure to smash the ball across goal from the right. But, again, there just aren't enough Rangers players in support.

  18. 'O'Riley will be a wonderful player'

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    Matt O'Riley had been tracked by Celtic for a while. We can see why Ange Postecoglou was so impressed with his ability. He picks up very good positions. He is not quite up to full tempo but once he gets there, he will be a wonderful player. And he's strong too.

  19. Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    A couple of stepovers then a shot from Ryan Kent. It's hit well enough but Celtic keeper Joe Hart gathers easily.

  20. Forrest & Maeda on for Celtic

    Celtic 3-0 Rangers

    Liel Abada, scorer of the third goal this evening, gets a rousing ovation as he goes off holding the back of his leg.

    Giorgos Giakoumakis, who had three good chances in the first half, is also withdrawn as Celtic introduce James Forrest and Daizen Maeda.