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Rangers vs Celtic: Ryan Jack's goal hands Brendan Rodgers first Old Firm derby defeat

Re-live the action from the Ibrox

Jack Watson
Saturday 29 December 2018 10:03 EST
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Ryan Jack of Rangers celebrates scoring
Ryan Jack of Rangers celebrates scoring ((Getty))

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Brendan Rodgers’ Old Firm dominance as Celtic manager came to an end when Ryan Jack scored the only goal of the game to take Rangers level on points with their rivals at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

The former Liverpool manager has won 10 and drawn two of his 12 Old Firm derbies since joining Celtic, but Rangers’ long wait for a victory came to an end with a deserved victory at Ibrox.

After 30 minutes of dominance and missed opportunities, Jack converted Ryan Kent’s low cross to give Steven Gerrard’s side a deserved lead.

Celtic, backed by just 700 travelling supporters, failed to seriously test Allan McGregor in the Rangers goal and struggled to contain the home side’s surging attacks. Re-live the action below:

4 mins

It's a scrappy start at Ibrox with both sides looking to feel their way into the game. The atmosphere, meanwhile, is red hot!

Jack Watson29 December 2018 12:34

4 mins

Scott Brown goes up for a header and Alfredo Morelos takes the prime opportunity to tap his foot into his...erm...groin. Tasty start.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 12:35

Celtic prowling

6 mins

James Forrest works his way to the edge of the area and unleashes the first shot of the match, but it's a tame effort at the goalkeeper.

Celtic recycle possession and work the ball to Ryan Christie just inside the box and he drags a shot wide.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 12:39

Rangers corner

9 mins

Rangers work their way forward and win a corner that comes to nothing. Slightly better from the home side after a slow start.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 12:40

Better from Rangers

11 mins

Andy Halliday takes over from corner taking duty and finds Joe Worrall at the back post, he heads it across goal but it comes to nothing.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 12:42

Risky stuff at the back

12 mins

Dedryck Boyata, who has already misplaced a couple of passes at the back, almost plays in Daniel Candeias but for his captain's quick reaction to avert the danger. Rangers continue to pile on the pressure. 

Jack Watson29 December 2018 12:44

What a save!

16 mins

Daniel Candeias thinks he's opened the scoring but Craig Gordon pulls off a great save. A low cross from the right finds the winger in space and all he has to do is tap it in, he gets good contact on the ball and it takes a deflection en route to a certain goal, but Gordon pulls out a great save.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 12:47

Another great save!

17 mins

This has been a great minute in the career of Craig Gordon. His next stunning stop is to deny Connor Goldson, who thinks he's scored with a header after a scramble in the area.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 12:48

Off the bar!

18 mins

Another great corner from Andy Halliday and Scott Brown inadvertently heads the ball onto his own crossbar and Celtic clear. 

Jack Watson29 December 2018 12:49

Penny for your thoughts?

Steven Gerrard tends not to give too much away on the touchline but he must be amazed his side have not taken the lead.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 12:51

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