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- Interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson named four changes to the Gers team that saw their Europa League adventure come to an end with a 2-0 defeat to Athletic Club in Spain, before a 2-2 draw with St Mirren in Paisley last weekend.
- Liam Kelly continued in goal behind the incoming Clinton Nsiala and Robin Propper, replacing Leon Balogun and Ridvan Yilmaz, to join John Souttar. James Tavernier moved out to right wing-back, with Jefte continuing on the left.
- Nicolas Raskin and Mohamed Diomande were joined in midfield by Bailey Rice. Ianis Hagi and Vaclav Cerny both made way for Hamza Igamane to join Cyriel Dessers in the Rangers attack.
Celtic- Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers named two changes to the Celts side that smashed St Johnstone 5-0 in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden, before a victory over Dundee United at Tannadice by the same scoreline saw them crowned champions.
- Viljami Sinisalo continued between the sticks, covering the injured Kasper Schmeichel in goal. Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Greg Taylor continued as the Hoops' unchanged back four.
- The trio of Reo Hatate, Callum McGregor and Arne Engels also had no alterations. The only changes saw Jota and Nicolas Kühn replace Adam Idah and James Forrest, joining Daizen Maeda in the Celts' frontline.
- Facts1Celtic have scored at least 2 goals in 33 of their last 38 Scotland. Premier League matches2Celtic have been winning at both half time and full time in 11 of their last 15 matches (Premiership).3There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 12 of Celtic's last 13 games (Premiership).
- LIVE Text Commentary90+8'That's the end of the match.90+7'Daizen Maeda (Celtic) dribbles into the box, but Liam Kelly is quick enough to come off his line and stop him.90+6'Leon Balogun (Rangers) is deemed to be in an offside position by the linesman and it looks like it is the right decision despite being a very close call.90+3'Mohammed Diomande is substituted due to injury. Barry Ferguson gives a chance to Danilo Pereira (Rangers).90+2'The game is interrupted now, Mohammed Diomande (Rangers) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.90+1'The linesman raises his flag for offside before Hamza Igamane (Rangers) heads on.907 min. of stoppage-time to be played.90'The referee blows his whistle for unsporting behaviour, with Johnny Kenny (Celtic) the culprit. Johnny Kenny (Celtic) is rightly booked by the referee because it could not have been anything other than a yellow card.88'Bailey Rice (Rangers) sees a yellow card. He should be more careful because one more challenge like that could result in a red card.87'Nick Walsh blows his whistle and it's Reo Hatate (Celtic) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.86'The free kick is delivered by Paulo Bernardo (Celtic) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared. A rebound falls for Reo Hatate (Celtic), who immediately lets rip with a howitzer of a shot from distance. The effort, however, is bravely blocked by a defender.85'Leon Balogun (Rangers) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle. Free kick. Celtic will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.84'Barry Ferguson is stunned as referee Nick Walsh shows him a yellow card. What was that for?83'Here is a change. Adam Idah is going off and Brendan Rodgers gives the last tactical orders to Johnny Kenny (Celtic).83'Ianis Hagi is not able to continue due to his injury and will be replaced by Bailey Rice (Rangers).83'James Tavernier (Rangers) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.81'Ianis Hagi (Rangers) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.80'PENALTY APPEAL after Ianis Hagi (Rangers) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.80'Nicolas Raskin (Rangers) wastes a great scoring opportunity! He receives a precise lofted cross inside the box and sends a quick shot to the bottom right corner, but he can't get the power to direct it past Viljami Sinisalo, who gets down to save.79'Today's match ends for Greg Taylor who will be replaced by Jeffrey Schlupp (Celtic).78'Nicolas Raskin (Rangers) has to stretch for the ball in the box and sends it well wide of the left post.77'A bullet header by Nicolas Raskin (Rangers) from inside the box has the power, but goes totally in the wrong direction, yards wide of the right post.76'Fouls committed – 5:13.74'James Tavernier (Rangers) clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Cyriel Dessers, but he can't get on the end of the pass.73'Greg Taylor (Celtic) shows too much aggression during an attacking move and ends up fouling his opponent.71'Hamza Igamane (Rangers) tries his luck and takes a shot from inside the box. His effort on goal is blocked by a defender.70'Mohammed Diomande (Rangers) is moving okay again after that injury scare.69'Mohammed Diomande (Rangers) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.69'A clumsy foul by Reo Hatate (Celtic) and Nick Walsh blows his whistle.66'Barry Ferguson has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Hamza Igamane (Rangers) replacing Vaclav Cerny.66'It will be a substitution. Ianis Hagi (Rangers) is ready to enter the pitch as Nedim Bajrami walks off.64'Adam Idah (Celtic) stretches for the rebound inside the box, but can only send it high over the bar.63'Here comes a substitution. Hyun-Jun Yang (Celtic) is brought on as a substitute for James Forrest.63'Brendan Rodgers has decided to substitute Arne Engels and he is replaced by Paulo Bernardo (Celtic).62'James Tavernier (Rangers) whips in the resulting set piece but it's cleared.61'Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Nick Walsh signals. Rangers have a free kick.61'It could have been a good chance to score! Mohammed Diomande (Rangers) fails to release Vaclav Cerny with a through ball as the defence is alert and clears.60'No offside! Referee Nick Walsh points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. That prompts big celebrations from the Celtic players. Goal! Adam Idah (Celtic) picks up the ball inside the box, finds himself in a good position and fires in a shot which is deflected past Liam Kelly. He makes it 1:1.58'Possible change! There could be offside in the lead up. Referee Nick Walsh wants to look at it, so he’s going to review using VAR.57'Gooal! No wait, it's been ruled out for offside. Adam Idah (Celtic) disagrees, but the linesman is sure about his call.55'Vaclav Cerny (Rangers) swings in the corner, but fails to find any of his teammates. One of the defenders reacts superbly to get it clear.54'Nicolas Raskin (Rangers) creates himself some space and attempts to put the ball into the box. However, the defender gets an important foot in to clear. Rangers have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.52'Reo Hatate (Celtic) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.50'James Tavernier (Rangers) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Viljami Sinisalo intercepts the ball.49'James Tavernier (Rangers) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.48'Arne Engels (Celtic) takes the corner.47'Anthony Ralston (Celtic) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared. The referee signals a corner kick to Celtic.47'The Celtic players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.46'The second half has just started.45+3'That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.45There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.44'Goal Cyriel Dessers (Rangers)! Cyriel Dessers (Rangers) was put through by Mohammed Diomande and he showed brilliant composure inside the box to fire into the bottom right corner. 1:0.44'Celtic have been awarded a corner kick.44'Adam Idah (Celtic) came close to scoring. He connected with a pass inside the box and perhaps should have done better than direct his shot straight at Liam Kelly.43'James Forrest (Celtic) and Arne Engels attempt to exchange short two-yard passes, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.41'Vaclav Cerny (Rangers) unleashes a shot towards the goal, but his effort isn't precise at all and it flies high over the bar.40'Vaclav Cerny (Rangers) takes the corner which is cleared.39'Mohammed Diomande (Rangers) produces a dangerous low pass into the penalty area, but the defence manage to cut it out. It will be a corner kick for Rangers.39'Liam Kelly (Rangers) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.38'Liam Kelly (Rangers) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.38'Anthony Ralston (Celtic) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Liam Kelly, who smothers the ball.37'Reo Hatate (Celtic) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.36'A pass from Mohammed Diomande (Rangers) is intercepted by Viljami Sinisalo and the move breaks down.34'Arne Engels (Celtic) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.33'What a great chance for Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic). He times his jump superbly when he leaps high to meet a precise cross from the corner, directing his towering header right under the bar, but the goalkeeper denies him with a miraculous save. Celtic win a corner.33'Arne Engels (Celtic) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.33'Anthony Ralston (Celtic) smashes the ball upfield and Daizen Maeda controls it with a great first touch. Greg Taylor (Celtic) sees an unmarked teammate and attempts to send him a low pass. However, one of the defenders reads the game perfectly and averts the danger. Celtic force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.32'James Tavernier (Rangers) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.31'Vaclav Cerny (Rangers) passes the ball onto Nicolas Raskin, but one of the defenders dispossesses him.30'Nick Walsh blows the whistle, Callum McGregor (Celtic) is penalised for a foul.29'Arne Engels (Celtic) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger.28'Mohammed Diomande (Rangers) jumps into a tackle and Nick Walsh signals a foul. Celtic are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.27'The goal by Rangers is DISALLOWED on the advice of the video assistant referee due to an offside.26'Wait! Referee Nick Walsh has indicated he is going to review the Rangers goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.25'Perfectly taken free kick! James Tavernier sends a cross in and Nicolas Raskin (Rangers) leaps high to connect with it on the edge of the 6-yard box. His close-range header goes low inside the right post and the score changes to 1:0.24'Greg Taylor (Celtic) brings an opponent down and Nick Walsh interrupts the game. A free kick to Rangers.23'Total attempts – 3:1. The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 2:0.22'Arne Engels (Celtic) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.21'James Forrest (Celtic) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The linesman makes the right call and Celtic will have a corner.20'James Forrest (Celtic) finds himself in an offside position and the referee stops play after the linesman raises his flag.18'Half-chance! James Forrest (Celtic) plays a pass into the box, but Liam Kelly reacts well to snuff out the attack.18'Daizen Maeda (Celtic) makes a run beyond the last defender, but he's offside.16'A pass lands at the feet of Adam Idah (Celtic) in the middle of the box, he looks up and shoots but the effort is superbly blocked by a defender.13'Vaclav Cerny (Rangers) attempts to find one of his teammates inside the box with a chip pass, but one of the defending players reacts superbly and intercepts the ball.12'Greg Taylor (Celtic) attempts to find Adam Idah, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone. The ball goes out of play and Rangers will have a goal kick.10'Nicolas Raskin (Rangers) finds the space inside the box to meet a cross, but his header from near the penalty spot towards the bottom of the right post is saved by the goalkeeper.10'Nothing comes of the resulting corner from James Tavernier (Rangers). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.9'A sweet pass finds Vaclav Cerny (Rangers) on the edge of the box, and he drills the ball towards the roof of the net. Viljami Sinisalo is almost caught out but pulls off a brilliant save at the last second.8'Adam Idah (Celtic) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.8'Arne Engels (Celtic) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.7'Adam Idah (Celtic) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. Now Celtic have a corner.6'Anthony Ralston (Celtic) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Nick Walsh blows his whistle for an infringement.6'Greg Taylor (Celtic) sends a long ball in, but Liam Kelly comfortably gathers the ball.5'A cross from the free kick is whipped in by James Tavernier (Rangers), but one of the defenders steps in and averts the threat.4'Daizen Maeda (Celtic) trips an opposition player and Nick Walsh signals a foul. Rangers have a free kick.3'Jefte (Rangers) attempts to find his teammate with a short pass into the box. Mohammed Diomande collects the ball, but his attack is thwarted by the defence.1'Leon Balogun (Rangers) sees his header crash off the crossbar after meeting a corner kick inside the six-yard box. The goalkeeper would have been helpless.1'James Tavernier (Rangers) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.1'Nedim Bajrami (Rangers) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Rangers will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.1'The first half has just begun.Rangers will kick the game off.Nick Walsh will officiate today.Hello and welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of the upcoming clash. We will try to provide you with as-accurate-as possible picture of the happenings on the pitch. Have fun.