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Rangers 3-3 Celtic

Rabbi Matondo's stunning stoppage-time equaliser prevented Celtic extending their Scottish Premiership lead as Rangers came from behind twice late on to draw a six-goal Old Firm classic.

It had looked like Adam Idah's clinical finish six minutes earlier was going to put Celtic four points clear, the goal coming just 71 seconds after fellow substitute Abdallah Sima's deflected strike dragged the hosts level from two goals down.

But Matondo completed the scoring in a scarcely-believable seven-minute finale to leave the teams separated by just one point, with Rangers having played one game fewer.

Celtic had cruised into a commanding lead after a sensational first-half display, during which Daizen Maeda scored after 21 seconds when James Tavernier's clearance crashed off him and fizzed past Jack Butland.

In a VAR-affected contest, Matt O'Riley dinked in a composed penalty - awarded by referee John Beaton after an on-field review showed Connor Goldson had handled - to send the away side into the break two goals ahead.

But Tavernier, who endured a torrid first half, slammed in a spot-kick of his own after Beaton reversed his decision to book Fabio Silva for diving under the challenge of Alistair Johnston.

Cyriel Dessers then thought he had prodded in a leveller a minute later, only for Beaton to rule it out after another visit to the screen for a foul by Tom Lawrence on Tomoki Iwata.

Rangers then huffed and puffed until bedlam ensued in a wild ending - including a bout of pushing and shoving - to leave it as you were at the summit.

It's hard to think of a better Old Firm in recent memory.

In the last decade and more, derbies by the time clocks have sprung forward have often held little significance. Not this one. 

Time was standing still in Glasgow for a pivotal fixture in the tightest title race between the pair since 2011. By the full-time whistle, heads were spinning. 

Billed a must-not-lose for both, pressure was on Rangers to prove they could hurdle the mental barrier of defeating Celtic in a meaningful league encounter. 

Not since August 2021 have they managed that, but this point will feel like three given the way the first half went. 

A fever-pitch Ibrox was bordering on turning toxic. Rangers were poor; Celtic were sublime and should have been out of sight.

Despite the visitors hitting the back of Butland's net twice, the Rangers keeper kept his side in the game with England coach Gareth Southgate watching on, denying Maeda before tipping over O'Riley's header.

At the other end, Goldson ought to have scored with a header of his own and Silva was thwarted twice by Joe Hart. But make no mistake, Rangers were well off it. 

The second half was a different story, though. Even despite Dessers' disallowed goal and Idah's instant response, Clement's side still managed to find a way to salvage a point from an absolute classic.

One point remains the margin, good luck to you if you want to predict how it unfolds from here.

Player of the match - Jack Butland (Rangers)

Jack Butland Not even sure it is possible for a goalkeeper to concede three goals and still be player of the match, but the Rangers man, who perhaps could have done better for Celtic's third, may need thanked again come May by his team-mates for that game-changing first-half performance
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Rangers manager Phillipe Clement speaking to 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.

“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.”

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    Rangers' Rabbi Matondo celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game with manager Philippe Clement and team-mate Connor Goldson during the cinch Premiership match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Picture date: Sunday April 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Rangers. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
    Rangers' Rabbi Matondo celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game with manager Philippe Clement and team-mate Connor Goldson during the cinch Premiership match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Picture date: Sunday April 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Rangers. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
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https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/club-statement-dundee-match-postponement-2024-04-10/1pZRDRxdOc1zY2sHgi83pO

CLUB STATEMENT: DUNDEE MATCH POSTPONEMENT

 

RANGERS has written to the SPFL outlining its position following today’s further postponement of the Dundee Scottish Premiership fixture.

The negligence and unprofessionalism demonstrated by Dundee Football Club, where they have repeatedly breached SPFL rules, continues to have a damaging effect on the top professional league in the country.

In a week where record TV viewing figures were recorded for a match in the same competition, and this evening’s game due to be televised again by Sky Sports, this episode is deeply embarrassing and has also been eminently avoidable.

Rangers expects the SPFL to take proportionate and decisive action in accordance with its rules, and the club will continue to make representations to them in the strongest possible manner.

The club has been repeatedly putting forward solutions to the SPFL, which have not been taken up. It has again proposed a solution to the preparation and execution of this rescheduled fixture and is awaiting a response from the SPFL. As things stand, the rescheduled match will be on Wednesday, April 17 at 8pm. The club considers that this matter has been handled incorrectly throughout by both Dundee and the SPFL.

At this time, we sympathise fully once again with our supporters, approximately 4000 of whom were looking forward to attending tonight’s game. Having already been left hugely inconvenienced and out of pocket by the first postponement last month, it is entirely unacceptable and disrespectful on the part of Dundee FC to have allowed this situation to have developed again.

 

 

 

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23 minutes ago, carrickblue said:

they should move this game now to a neutral venue as Rangers suggested

Agree. Tannadice has been suggested but apparently that doesn't have VAR. Could play the game in Edinburgh. Goodness knows how much money people have spent on travel and accommodation. Plus taking time off work.

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15 minutes ago, Boyne said:

Agree. Tannadice has been suggested but apparently that doesn't have VAR. Could play the game in Edinburgh. Goodness knows how much money people have spent on travel and accommodation. Plus taking time off work.

ridiculous isn't it - the SPFL doesn't care about the fans, there should have been a plan B in place like switch to Tynecastle 

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