Rangers 3-3 Celtic: Scottish Premiership – live reaction

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"It was a tough match," according to Cameron Carter-Vickers. In the first half, Celtic played decently, but Rangers switched to a man-to-man defense in the second half, making it difficult for Celtic to break through. With the crowd cheering and constant attacks from Rangers, it was a challenge to prevent the home team from scoring, especially after they scored early in the second half. Cameron did not view the penalty, but he thinks Fabio Silva was intentionally trying to get in contact with the other player. Even though Celtic could have played better and won the match, Cameron believes they still would have needed to win every remaining game to have a chance at the title. However, he fails to mention that even if they manage to do so, winning the title is still uncertain.

The previous week, Rabbi Matondo...

According to Cyriel Dessers, he recently played one of the most chaotic games of his career. Their manager expressed his confusion during half-time, revealing that their current gameplay did not match the strategies they had practiced for the past five months. Nonetheless, their mental strength allowed them to resolve the issues and perform well under immense pressure. Dessers commends the team for their hard work and ability to thrive during challenging circumstances. As he observes their dedication during training sessions, he believes that they fully earned their victory.

In the meantime, Ranni Matondo admits that he wasn't performing his best during the game. Therefore, he decided to intervene and take a shot. He was optimistic that this move would lead to a winning goal. Unfortunately, Cyriel’s attempt didn't go in. Dessers states that he struck the ball with great force and believed that it could've been the winning goal. However, it wasn't meant to be.

James Humphries expressed his disappointment towards his team, Motherwell, stating that their defending was consistently poor throughout the season. He also questioned if there were any issues with the pitch, as there were many instances of players slipping and underperforming passes during the game.

Wow, how modest! I personally believed that Scales performed rather effectively, but unfortunately, both teams suffered from a decrease in self-assurance after letting in goals.

According to Andy Flintoff, a foul during the 84th minute of a game is just as bad no matter where it happens on the field. However, he thinks that defenders should consider the consequences of their actions when challenging an attacker in the penalty area. They should keep in mind that a penalty kick and a guaranteed goal for the other team could be the result. It's important to note that defenders are usually given some leeway when it comes to fouls, especially if the attacker is in the middle of shooting. This means that fouls in those situations are often not punished as severely as they perhaps should be.

Indeed, scoring goals in football is a challenge. Do we really want to accept an 80% probability of scoring a pointless goal? By eliminating this, we can reduce the amount of VAR-related frustration. As someone who has been following football for over four decades, it bothers me that even after viewing multiple replays and understanding what occurred, I am still unsure about the outcome of a decision.

The Rangers have a game coming up on Wednesday night against Dundee and if they win it, they will secure the top position.

Kris Boyd's assessment of the game was that it lacked quality, with the phrase "as such" adding emphasis to his opinion. However, football is about more than just quality. The fact that Clement and his team are appreciative of their fans, even after a draw at home, demonstrates this. It shows that there is more to football than just winning or losing - it's about the passion and support of the fans as well.

Wow, that was impressive and it really highlighted why we are currently in this position. While Celtic may have a stronger team and more talented players, Rangers still have the ability to create opportunities and shake things up. With only seven games left in the season - six for Celtic - the fate of the title rests in their control.

Just when things were going well and everyone was enjoying themselves, a small fight broke out. Cantwell pushed McGregor, causing everyone to gather around, but fortunately, the situation was diffused before it could escalate further.

Celtic And Rangers Draw 3-3 In Full-Time

What a fantastic match of association football! Celtic continues to hold the top spot, one point ahead of Rangers who have yet to play their game.

In the 90th minute plus nine, Cantwell threw himself into a challenge, causing the ball to break free for Dessers. Dessers was positioned near the edge of the field and quickly shot the ball with great force, but unfortunately, it passed the post by a hair's breadth.

Celtic hasn't been performing well in the second half, giving Rangers the opportunity to excite the audience and turn the game into a chaotic situation. The absence of Hatate and Kyogo only added to their struggles in keeping control of the game. They have completely abandoned playing through midfield.

In the 90th minute plus seven, Rangers substituted Goldson with Balogun, which may suggest that Goldson sustained an injury. The question now is whether Rangers can score a winning goal that would be deemed one of the most ridiculous in history.

Amazing Goal! Rangers And Celtic Draw 3-3

What is happening here?! Are we real and breathing? Lundstram passes the ball to Matondo near the edge of the penalty area, on the left side. Matondo runs past Yang, who doesn't give him much of a challenge. We all knew what was going to happen, didn't we? And it did happen! Matondo scores another amazing goal, curling the ball into the far corner of the net. This leads to complete chaos in Ibrox stadium!

In the 92nd minute, the Rangers require disorder. They've only shown signs of being a threat when the game has become disorganized. It is possible that the extra time will assist them in generating the necessary confusion.

Ninety minutes had passed in the game, and there were eight extra minutes added due to stoppages. The game officials utilized the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to review a play, and it was determined that Scales, the player being reviewed, had successfully defended against a cross.

We think there will be eight more minutes to go, making a total of 89 minutes.

"Celtic Triumphs Over Rangers With Late Goal"

Bernardo, a football player, was able to find some space on the left side of the field and passed the ball cleverly into the box as soon as Idah ran past the defender. However, even though he made a run towards the ball, he had to work hard to score as the defenders were expecting a shot with his left foot. Bernardo skillfully transferred the ball onto his right foot and took an early shot that went past Butland's dive. The shot was too powerful for the goalie to get down fast enough, and Celtic was now four points ahead. Football is an insane sport, especially when it comes to Old Firm games.

Rangers And Celtic Draw 2-2 With Last Minute Goal!

What in the world is happening! McGregor loses possession and Rangers quickly attack. Matondo shoots but it's blocked and Sima strikes the ball from outside the box...unfortunately, it's deflected and goes past Hart! This is football!

Jeremy Boyce admonishes Mr. Harris for seeking to disrupt the essence of football. Mr. Boyce believes that most people prefer football as it was in the past before VAR was introduced. He is convinced that the penalty decision, which has helped to make football a popular sport worldwide, should not be changed. According to the rules, any foul committed on the pitch, including those occurring at the by-line, edge of the penalty area, or right in front of the goal with no goalkeeper in sight, should be penalized with a penalty kick. When a clumsy defender recklessly tackles a player running away from the goal, resulting in a foul, a penalty is awarded. It is important to note that tackling and attacking skills are essential in football. Therefore, if a foul occurs within the penalty area as a result of a poorly executed tackle, a penalty should be awarded regardless of the situation. Mr. Boyce fears that if football has too many rules like rugby, it will be confusing for players, referees, and fans alike.

I believe that setting a firm objective for countless scenarios where a clear outcome is unlikely only creates an imbalanced game, which is why VAR exists and why it's often a time-consuming and debatable process. It's frustrating that, even with a clear perspective of an event, it's still perplexing as to what the referee's decision will be.

After 83 minutes of play, Lundstram was caught offside when he made his move too soon and the linesman raised his flag.

It appears that Celtic have confidence in their ability to maintain their lead, as they are currently in a defensive formation, daring Rangers to make a breakthrough. After Maeda commits a foul against Lundstram, Tavernier will have another opportunity to deliver a ball into the penalty area.

After 82 minutes of play, Celtic made a substitution with Bernardo coming in for O'Riley.

Throughout the game, Rangers didn't impress much except for a brief moment after scoring. In contrast, Idah played a significant role for Celtic by deflecting left, making a slick move past Goldson, and ultimately deciding to take a shot instead of passing to an open Yang at the back post.

After 78 minutes, Dowell got involved in the game right away by running forward with the ball and passing it quickly to Sima, who unfortunately wasn't able to catch up with it.

After 78 minutes, Rangers made a substitution. Diomande, who didn't perform well in the first half but got better later on, was taken off and replaced by Dowell.

After 77 minutes, Sterling is currently experiencing a decline, but I have confidence that he will be able to persist in the game.

The blog section mentioned that the upcoming event would be intense and it certainly did not disappoint. The writer was unsure of what would occur next until Idah appeared on the left-hand side with the ball, and his accurate pass was obstructed by Sterling's body preventing Yang from receiving it.