Glasgow Rangers fought hard to secure a point in the Old Firm clash at Ibrox on Sunday as they came away with a 3-3 draw in the Scottish Premiership clash.
The Light Blues are now one point behind Celtic in the league table but have one game in-hand over their rivals, which is due to be played on Wednesday night.
Philippe Clement’s side can move two points clear at the top of the division if they beat Dundee away from home this week, in the match that was postponed before the international break due to a waterlogged pitch.
Picking up a draw against the Hoops was no easy task for the Gers, however, as the away side came flying out of the traps to take a commanding lead during the first half.
Two substitutes – Abdallah Sima and Rabbi Matondo – were key to Rangers’ rival in the game and should now be unleashed on Wednesday.
How Rangers earned a point against Celtic
Celtic took the lead inside the opening minute of the game as Daizen Maeda pounced on James Tavernier’s indecision when it came to clearing the ball, which allowed the Japan international to deflect the clearance past Jack Butland and into the back of the net from the edge of the box.
Rangers then found themselves 2-0 down before the break as Connor Goldson was penalised for elbowing the ball in the six-yard box, with a VAR reviewing leading to a penalty. That was then dispatched coolly by Matt O’Riley, who clipped his effort down the middle of the goal.
The Gers, however, battled back to make it 2-2 in the second half. A terrific penalty from James Tavernier made it 2-1, after Fabio Silva was brought down by Alistair Johnston, and that gave them something to fight for.
Substitute Sima then made it 2-2 as his deflected effort from inside the box found the top right corner of the goal to complete the comeback.
However, Celtic substitute Adam Idah immediately restored his team’s lead in the match with a clinical touch and finish inside the box past Butland.
Ranges had to battle back again and did. Matondo, who also came off the bench, produced a stunning finish from distance into the far top corner to secure a point for the Gers.
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