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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:

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

10 minutes to go

Can Rangers hold on to clinch a famous victory?

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:08

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

84 mins

The home side have seemingly sat a little deeper as they look to hold on to what they have. Celtic are currently struggling to find a way through and it looks like they could play for another 90 minutes and not find a way through. 

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:11

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

86 mins

Edouard weaves his way through several challenges as he advances to the byline and pull back a pass to Ntcham on the penalty spot. The midfielder runs onto the ball and strikes it goalwards, but Halliday is on hand to make a crucial block, slightly winding himself in the process. 

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:14

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

88 mins

Halliday takes a yellow card for time-wasting. You'd take that at this stage.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:16

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

Ibrox raises its collective voice for Andy Halliday as he is named man of the match.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:18

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

THREE MINUTES OF ADDED TIME 

Seems reasonable.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:18

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

How are your nails, Rangers supporters? They have two more minutes to go, and by the looks of things, they could well do it.

Scott Arfield makes way for Jon Flanagan as they seek to run down the clock.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:20

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

One minute to go and Celtic just cannot clear their lines or get up the pitch.

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:20

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:21

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

The result takes Rangers joint-top of the Premiership with Celtic, goal difference being the only thing that separates them, and the noise at Ibrox is deafening! This means so much to the manager, players and supporters. 

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:23

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