Summary

  • Tavernier clearance cannons off Maeda and into net to gives Celtic incredible lead in 21 seconds

  • O'Riley doubles advantage after referee Beaton awards penalty for Goldson handball following VAR check

  • Tavernier nets penalty after Beaton reverses Silva dive decision before Desser stabs in leveller - only for another VAR check to rule it out

  • Deflected Sima effort hauls Rangers level but Idah drills under Butland almost immediately to restore Celtic lead

  • But Matondo crashes in in stoppage time to level again

  • Celtic a point clear of Rangers, who play game in hand at Dundee on Wednesday

  1. Cheeriopublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Both Philippe Clement and Brendan Rodgers were keen to accentuate the positives after an incredible match - and both had a wee grumble about the penalty decisions.

    It's as you were at the top going into the Scottish Premiership home stretch.

    Thanks for your company this afternoon.

    Philippe Clement and Brendan Rodgers share an embrace at full-timeImage source, SNS
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    Philippe Clement and Brendan Rodgers share an embrace at full-time

  2. Don't forget Sportscenepublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 7 April

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    If you weren't able to watch that incredible game, I recommend you tune in to Sportscene at 19:15 on BBC Scotland.

    I'm not sure an hour is long enough to cover all the action and talking points.

  3. Postpublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Once the league split has been settled, we'll soon learn when the next Old Firm derby is.

    That one will be at Celtic Park.

    It would be great if it was the last game of the campaign but it probably won't be.

  4. What next?published at 14:45 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Rangers go to Dens Park on Wednesday to play their game in hand. Win that and they go top.

    Let's hope the soggy pitch at Dundee holds up over the next few days.

    Next weekend, Celtic host St Mirren and Rangers visit Ross County.

    Then we have the split...

  5. Have your saypublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Have your say

    Got your breath back yet? If so, let us know what you think...

    Rangers fans, have your say here.

    Celtic supporters, right here is the link for you.

  6. Rodgers 'disappointed' with Rangers penaltypublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells BBC Scotland: "You expect some sort of reaction in the second half.

    "I'm disappointed with the penalty. If you watch it back, I think the referee makes the right decision in the game. Ali[stair Johnston] makes a really good challenge. The player then simulates and goes over. He went over a few times in the game.

    "It went against us and you expect a bit of pressure. We had to stand up and fight, We get the third goal, excellent from Adam [Idah]. They then get a really good third goal.

    "We're disappointed not to win, but to leave here with everything in our hands is what we wanted.

    "We played with a calmness, really attacking with and without the ball. We made the crowd really edgy and that's what we want. We showed quality and heart in really tough conditions.

    "To come here with no supporters, to show that mentality - you were never going to win anything today, but take it [the title race] in the right direction. There's still a lot to play for. There's a long way to go. We're in a really good position."

    Brendan Rodgers looks on as John Beaton checks the monitorImage source, SNS
  7. Rangers 'more the winners' - Clementpublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Philippe ClementImage source, SNS

    Rangers manager Phillipe Clement tells BBC Scotland: "I don't know if it was classic but my boys did something special.

    "We show our real quality and personality. We get a well-deserved point. We are more the winners of the day. It could have been more, but I think the result is also good.

    "They took the message [at half-time] in the best way they can and showed who they really are in the second half. We showed a lot of power, resilience, personality and mentality. There's a lot of positives.

    "We showed we deserve where we are in the league, we need to be at the top.

    "It was important to have Abdallah Sima back. I'm happy with what he could give today. Rabbi [Matondo], we've been working a lot on these actions and having more control in his finishes. I'm really proud of him, and the whole team.

    "We're in the place we want to be. We managed to change the scenario in a really good way.

    "It's the form of potential champions, but we have a tough challenger. It's good for Scottish football to have two teams with this quality."

  8. 'It felt amazing'published at 14:28 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo speaks to Sky Sports following his late equaliser: "I just thought 'cut in and have a shot.'

    "I wasn't doing my best in the game, so when I got my opportunity, thankfully it went in. It felt amazing. It was great to see it hit the back of the net. We'll take the point for now."

    Rangers' Rabbi Matondo celebrates as he scores to make it 3-3 during a cinch Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium, on April 07, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland.Image source, SNS
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    Rabbi Matondo celebrates his stoppage-time equaliser

  9. Relief for Celtic?published at 14:26 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    When Brendan Rodgers and his players go back and reflect, they'll be disappointed they didn't win, but they'll be relieved to get out of here with the draw.

    That still sets them up to retain the championship. They still have Rangers at home. Rangers haven't beaten them yet, and that's critical for me.

    Adam Idah fired Celtic into a 3-2 lead late in the gameImage source, SNS
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    Adam Idah fired Celtic into a 3-2 lead late in the game

  10. 'Great drama'published at 14:22 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Stuart McCall
    Former Rangers midfielder on BBC Sportsound

    Both sides got a lucky goal, they both take two fantastic penalty kicks and both get two good strikes.

    Rangers didn't deserve to win it, but they didn't deserve to lose it either. If I'm a Celtic player, I'd take a point before kick-off. And at 2-2, it seemed like there would only be one winner.

    All in all, it was a great game in terms of intensity, drama and excitement. In terms of quality, there was a lot of carelessness.

  11. 'Classic derby'published at 14:20 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Kheredine Idessane
    BBC Scotland at Ibrox

    Fabulous first half from Celtic. Excellent comeback from Rangers.

    The fact the visitors were 3-2 up going into stoppage says a lot about Rangers resilience and refusal to give up.

    It will probably feel like the one that got away for Brendan Rodgers, from 2-0 up at the break. However, Philippe Clement will no doubt feel his side deserved to take something from the game.

    A classic derby which sets us up for a classic title race.

  12. Postpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Is it the VAR interventions that have twisted Michael Stewart out of shape?

    Both penalties came from monitor reviews and Rangers had an effort ruled out for a foul in the build up.

  13. 'Embarassing & disgraceful'published at 14:15 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Michael Stewart
    Former Scotland international on X

    The officiating is embarrassing our game. They’ve impacted the result in the biggest game of the season. Disgraceful.

  14. Stat attackpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Stats graphicImage source, SNS
  15. Postpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Celtic remain one point in front at the top of the Premiership but that can all change when Rangers play their game in hand at Dens Park on Wednesday.

  16. 'One for the neutrals'published at 14:08 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Kris Boyd
    Former Rangers striker on Sky Sports

    Rangers were all over the place. Clement was able to get his team in at half-time and make a change that had a huge impact on the game.

    Celtic should have been out of sight, but Clement's side have been able to grind out results and they have done that today.

    For the neutral, it was an unbelievable game of football.

  17. Postpublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 7 April

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    Not one for the purists but absolutely fantastic entertainment...

    Celtic bossed the first half, taking the lead after just 21 seconds through Daizen Maeda and adding a Matt O'Riley penalty.

    Rangers got a lifeline when a booking for diving became a penalty, converted by James Tavernier.

    The home side thought they'd equalised, but VAR stepped in again, then they did level with a shot from Abdallah Sima.

    Adam Idah silenced Ibrox almost immediately but that wasn't the last of the drama as Rabbi Matondo curled in a delicious second equaliser for Rangers.

    Philippe Clement celebrates with Rabbi MatondoImage source, SNS
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    Ranges boss Philippe Clement celebrates with Rabbi Matondo

  18. FULL-TIME Rangers 3-3 Celticpublished at 90+8 mins

    A sensational game comes to a close with some silly pushing and shoving...

    Todd Cantwell pushed Callum McGregor in the chest after an exchange of words, then everyone else steps in.

    Todd Cantwell with a push on Callum McGregorImage source, SNS
  19. CLOSE!published at 90+8 mins

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    Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has a pop from 25 yards but the shot skews just wide.

  20. Postpublished at 90+7 mins

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    Time for any more madness?

    Both managers look absolutely frazzled on the sidelines.