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Rangers Outclass Celtic in Old Firm Showdown
In a highly anticipated Old Firm Derby, Celtic faced a humiliating 3-0 defeat against their fierce rivals, Rangers. With goals from Iannis Hagi, Robin Propper, and Danilo, the Gers showcased a brilliant performance that left Celtic fans reeling. The Hoops struggled to make their mark, with a lacklustre display that saw them fail to threaten their opponents effectively.
Brendan Rodgers’ Side Left Wanting
Celtic’s performance was uncharacteristically poor, with the team appearing sloppy both in possession and defensively. Despite this setback, they still maintain an 11-point lead at the top of the table, and this loss marks their first of the season. Fans might take solace in the fact that their title hopes remain intact, despite the damning nature of this defeat.
Player Ratings: Who Stood Out and Who Didn’t
As the dust settles on this disappointing match, let’s take a closer look at the player ratings and performances from both sides:
Kasper Schmeichel – 5
The goalkeeper made six crucial saves that prevented an even worse scoreline. However, his distribution was below par, and he could have done better for the opening goal.
Alistair Johnston – 4
Johnston’s day was marred by a clumsy tackle on Hagi, which set the tone for a dismal performance. He failed to register a single tackle throughout the match.
Cameron Carter Vickers – 6
Vickers was one of the few players who tried to build from the back, making five clearances. However, his failure to track his man for the second goal proved costly.
Liam Scales – 5
Despite leading the team with eight clearances, Scales struggled to keep up with Rangers’ counter-attacks and was dispossessed multiple times, hampering his overall effectiveness.
Greg Taylor – 5
Missing the attacking flair reminiscent of Kieran Tierney, Taylor was largely absent on the left flank, contributing little both offensively and defensively.
Paulo Bernardo – 5
Bernardo found it difficult to create chances against Diomande and was substituted after a frustrating performance.
Callum McGregor – 5
McGregor appeared shell-shocked by Rangers’ intensity, losing possession ten times and receiving a yellow card that may have hindered his performance.
Reo Hatate – 5
Despite creating Celtic’s best chance in the first half, Hatate frequently lost possession, leading to multiple attacks from Rangers.
Nicolas Kuhn – 5
Kuhn was another player who failed to find his rhythm, making sloppy passes and lacking the attacking dynamism his team needed.
Kyogo Furuhashi – 5
Furuhashi showed some improvement in the second half, pressing well but was often overlooked when making runs forward.
Daizen Maeda – 4
Maeda had a forgettable outing, disappearing from the game early on and failing to make any significant impact.
Substitutions Fail to Make an Impact
The substitutes brought on during the match struggled to change the course of the game:
Adam Idah – 4
Idah came on in the 64th minute but had little influence, losing possession twice during his brief appearance.
Luke McCowan – 4
McCowan was quickly overwhelmed by Rangers’ midfield, leaving him unable to contribute effectively.
Alex Valle – 5
Valle provided a slight attacking threat on the left but soon faded from the game.
Arne Engels – 5
Engels entered the match late but managed to make a few decent touches, offering a glimmer of hope in his limited time on the pitch.
Neil Lennon Reacts to Controversial Comments
In other news, former Celtic manager Neil Lennon expressed his shock at comments made by Kris Boyd, adding another layer of intrigue to the ongoing rivalry between the two clubs.
As Celtic looks to regroup and refocus after this disappointing result, fans will be eagerly awaiting their next match to see if they can bounce back and reclaim their earlier form.
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