Another chance for Celtic but this one is a little more difficult, with Nygren hooking over after the cross from Saracchi.
Chris Wilson2 November 2025 15:28
A first chance for Celtic as Tounekti comes off for James Forrest as Tavernier prepares to deliver the free-kick.
Chris Wilson2 November 2025 15:26
Plenty of yellows now as Engels is the latest to cynically stop Gassama leading a Rangers counter. Some of those midfielders have to be careful now!
Chris Wilson2 November 2025 15:25
CLOSE! What a save from Butland!
It’s a double save really, with the first a superb stop to react and dive low to prevent Nygren’s low header from about four yards.
The second is easier, palming away a shot at the near post.
Chris Wilson2 November 2025 15:24
Almost an opening for Celtic as Maeda wins the ball off Djiga near halfway, but Taverbnier is there to cover.
McGregor is now carded for a late challenge to stop Raskin on the counter.
O’Neill remains nervous on the sideline! He knows his side have to make the most of this golden opportunity.
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Chris Wilson2 November 2025 15:22
Half a chance for Rangers as Diomande’s shot is blocked but the rebound bounces to Chermiti, who sees his half-volley palmed away by Schmeichel.
Chris Wilson2 November 2025 15:17
Scrappy play from both sides at the moment and Martin O’Neill does look a little concerned, even though Rangers are still creating precious little.
We have another booking for a high challenge as Maeda connects with Diomande as the latter won the ball, though it was only a kick to the area just under the shoulder. Again, no malice at all.
Chris Wilson2 November 2025 15:16
Celtic causing themselves some problems here as they fail to clear, but Chermiti can’t get a clean shot away.
At the other end, Engels goes close as he curls an effort wide of the far post from around 20 yards.
Chris Wilson2 November 2025 15:13
Panic at the back for Rangers as Kenny is sent through from the long ball.
The Rangers defenders recover but Souttar knocks it towards his own goal, forcing Butland to make a save!
Rangers recover for now and even go on the attack, with Ralston now booked for a late challenge.
Tavernier delivers a long throw but nothing comes of it.
Chris Wilson2 November 2025 15:11
Celtic have dominated the opening stages of this half too, with Tounekti now unlucky as he tries to squeeze in a cross from within the box.
Chris Wilson2 November 2025 15:07